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TD54 RCS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,483 mi
Last recorded109,483 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD54 RCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 109,483 miles

Front hub seals damp

Rear diff damp by seal

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,997 miles

Front hub damp

Rear discs slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 107,128 miles

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

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

underneath covered in underseal

Fail 23 Nov 2023 107,128 miles

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

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

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

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,638 miles

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

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

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

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

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under seal covering some components

Pass 5 Dec 2019 104,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 93,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 75,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 64,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 59,541 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 54,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,503 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,950 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,894 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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TD54 RCS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TD54 RCS, 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 TD54 RCS registered?

TD54 RCS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is TD54 RCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TD54 RCS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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