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T9 DAP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,282 mi
Last recorded80,282 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT9 DAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 80,282 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 9 Sep 2024 80,240 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 80,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,129 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 79,569 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 79,569 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,117 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 58,022 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,409 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 44,330 miles

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

writing on top of windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,335 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 40,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,886 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 29,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 22,520 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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T9 DAP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T9 DAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T9 DAP registered?

T9 DAP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is T9 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T9 DAP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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