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T25 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 126,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 121,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 111,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 104,549 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 94,321 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 77,984 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 67,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,329 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 56,437 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 56,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 May 2015 54,934 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 54,913 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 48,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2013 42,656 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 36,523 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 29,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 21,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,602 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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T25 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T25 DEF, 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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What year was T25 DEF registered?

T25 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is T25 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 DEF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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