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TDW 559

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,348 mi
Last recorded100,348 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDW 559
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,348 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,582 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 92,200 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 89,335 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 87,972 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 85,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 80,166 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 80,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 72,872 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 72,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 64,821 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 64,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 49,009 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

tyres all round starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,860 miles

all tyres tread starting to crack

n/s/f is damp roung c.v sphere

steering arm ball joint has slight play

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2012 33,097 miles

all discs general corrosion

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/f cv shere damp

Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,281 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 24,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 18,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,235 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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TDW 559 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TDW 559, 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 TDW 559 registered?

TDW 559 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is TDW 559 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDW 559 shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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