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S15 OBR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,695 mi
Last recorded35,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 OBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,695 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 34,239 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 33,927 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,275 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 32,192 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,867 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 31,476 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 31,456 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 29,886 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from around bottom sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 28,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 277,810 miles

Front Lower slight play steering column bush

engine oil leak

very small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2016 27,764 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end boot cover (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower slight play steering column bush

engine oil leak

very small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 23,144 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 3,127 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,933 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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S15 OBR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S15 OBR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S15 OBR?

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What year was S15 OBR registered?

S15 OBR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is S15 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S15 OBR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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