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RV06 EWB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

135,307 mi
Last recorded135,307 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 EWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 135,307 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger is very corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,280 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust hangar corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 131,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

misting of oil front hub seals

Fail 15 Jul 2022 131,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

misting of oil front hub seals

Pass 20 Aug 2021 130,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 128,727 miles

Nearside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Front hub oil seal slight leak

Offside Front slight fuel leak

Rear diff oil seal slight leak

Pass 17 Jul 2019 127,657 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

pitman arm ball joint has slight play

rear diff seal oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2018 124,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control rod end boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff seal leaking on propshaft end

fuel filler return pipe slightly split

windscreen seal split in places

Pass 17 Aug 2017 120,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,295 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 115,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,562 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 112,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 108,109 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,916 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,978 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 94,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 90,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 90,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,368 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,901 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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RV06 EWB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 72,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV06 EWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RV06 EWB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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