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T33 DYS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,573 mi
Last recorded114,573 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 DYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 114,573 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 113,794 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 112,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 110,435 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 109,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 105,993 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2019 101,230 miles

drivers step condition

seat belts

Pass 23 May 2018 94,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 86,602 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 80,206 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 71,758 miles

advise osf pads look low

advise surface rust to brke pipes

advise wear to rear shockabsober bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,322 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,247 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 51,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 43,360 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,301 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,679 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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T33 DYS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T33 DYS, 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 T33 DYS registered?

T33 DYS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is T33 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T33 DYS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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