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TDZ 7114

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,012 mi
Last recorded110,012 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDZ 7114
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 110,012 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AND FRONT DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately STEERING DAMPANER ON FRONT HAS HAD A PREVIOUS REPAIR/ BEEN WELDED CLOSER INSPECTION POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED BUT STILL FUCTIONING AND DOING ITS JOB (2.1.3 (f) (i))

UNDERBODY AND MULTIPLE SUSPENTION COMPONETS CPOVERD IN UNDERSEAL PAINT

Fail 3 Aug 2026 110,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX AND FRONT DIFF ! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering component modified, but not inappropriately STEERING DAMPANER ON FRONT HAS HAD A PREVIOUS REPAIR/ BEEN WELDED CLOSER INSPECTION POSSIBLE REPLACEMENT REQUIRED BUT STILL FUCTIONING AND DOING ITS JOB (2.1.3 (f) (i))

UNDERBODY AND MULTIPLE SUSPENTION COMPONETS CPOVERD IN UNDERSEAL PAINT

Pass 1 Aug 2025 107,729 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 106,051 miles

under body chassis rear x member various stages corrosio repairs undersealed

under body chassis x members various stages corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2024 106,010 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

under body chassis x members various stages corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,006 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,742 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,406 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 97,538 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,816 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,307 miles

all indicaters flashing near speed limit

Pass 21 Jun 2016 92,232 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,388 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 82,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 75,965 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 75,947 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front draglink bent

front trackrod bent

rear propshaft side to side movement in front joint

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,070 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 59,070 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,360 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 46,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 32,069 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 32,069 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 13,969 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 7114 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 7114, 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 TDZ 7114 registered?

TDZ 7114 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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