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T80 RDL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,603 mi
Last recorded94,603 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 RDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 94,603 miles

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

Offside front steering arm bush worn

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,367 miles

Front Steering arm bush worn

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 92,402 miles

slight play in nsf hub bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,103 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 60,103 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 50,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,741 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,427 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,315 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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T80 RDL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T80 RDL, 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 T80 RDL registered?

T80 RDL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is T80 RDL safe to buy?

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