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T90 HWC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,367 mi
Last recorded79,367 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT90 HWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,367 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leaking slightly from hub housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 65,853 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front hub oil seals leaking slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2023 64,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 3 Aug 2022 63,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 17 Aug 2021 61,936 miles

near/side front swivel housing leaking grease

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,522 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,227 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 55,415 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front slight brake pull to offside

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 53,472 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 53,460 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 43,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 36,744 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 36,646 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 29,992 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,581 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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T90 HWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T90 HWC, 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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T90 HWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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