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TDZ 590

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,826 mi
Last recorded50,826 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 590
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 50,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 49,878 miles

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 28 Oct 2024 49,878 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Nov 2023 46,778 miles

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

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 17 Oct 2023 46,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 x places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

vehicle has a engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2022 44,029 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2021 41,456 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 20 Oct 2021 41,456 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Oct 2020 39,365 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Oct 2020 39,365 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Oct 2019 37,268 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 24 Oct 2019 37,268 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,480 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 18 Oct 2017 30,185 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Oct 2017 30,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,715 miles

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 19 Oct 2016 27,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 21 Oct 2015 25,042 miles

vehicle has light corrosion underneath

Pass 24 Oct 2014 22,392 miles

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 23 Oct 2014 22,392 miles

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

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

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 15,252 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 12,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 10,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,724 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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TDZ 590 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TDZ 590, 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 TDZ 590 registered?

TDZ 590 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is TDZ 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDZ 590 shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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