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T31 TLW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,982 mi
Last recorded53,982 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 TLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 53,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 50,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 47,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 44,888 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 41,676 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,068 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 33,012 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 26,791 miles

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 26,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A BAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play PITMAN ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 20,399 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 15,787 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,726 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,464 miles

both front wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,390 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 13,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 11,027 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 11,018 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 9,804 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 6,878 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 5,375 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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T31 TLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T31 TLW, 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 T31 TLW registered?

T31 TLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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