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TD05 ROB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,300 mi
Last recorded154,300 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD05 ROB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 154,300 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 154,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no line or cut of (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2025 152,402 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 151,199 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 149,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 147,546 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 147,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 143,704 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 140,214 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 133,987 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,687 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 113,254 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,201 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 61,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 533,873 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 45,441 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,929 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,929 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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TD05 ROB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 TD05 ROB, 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 TD05 ROB registered?

TD05 ROB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is TD05 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for TD05 ROB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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