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TD51 LAN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,580 mi
Last recorded59,580 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD51 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 59,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 51,399 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,153 miles

slight travel footbrake

Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,440 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 45,440 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 43,777 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 40,370 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 32,203 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 25,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,554 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,535 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,877 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 16,463 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,885 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 11,010 miles

drivers door mirror minor crack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 8,278 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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TD51 LAN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TD51 LAN, 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 TD51 LAN registered?

TD51 LAN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is TD51 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for TD51 LAN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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