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TOH 1S

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,054 mi
Last recorded101,054 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTOH 1S
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 101,054 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 100,300 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 99,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,664 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated by back box

throttle pedal half broken

Fail 14 Mar 2023 92,657 miles

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

throttle pedal half broken

Pass 23 Mar 2022 85,001 miles

Front registration plate held on by tape

accelerator pedal partly broken/missing some of its surface

brake pedal anti slip provision starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2021 74,164 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 74,164 miles

Central Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 66,163 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 66,163 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 65,087 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 65,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,899 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,899 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 61,706 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 61,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,738 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,738 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 57,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,387 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,087 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 41,585 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 15,511 miles

clutch pedal rubber is worn

rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate

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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TOH 1S is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TOH 1S, 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 TOH 1S registered?

TOH 1S is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is TOH 1S safe to buy?

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