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S90 PMR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 PMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 60,985 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 59,038 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 59,029 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,520 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 56,514 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,451 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 54,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,157 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 53,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 51,226 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

long test time due to power cut

Fail 30 Mar 2018 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 46,589 miles

oil leak from front axle pinion

Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,102 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 42,102 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 38,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 36,493 miles

7 pin electric socket has no cover

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,061 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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S90 PMR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S90 PMR, 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 S90 PMR?

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What year was S90 PMR registered?

S90 PMR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is S90 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S90 PMR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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