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TVG 196

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTVG 196
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,364 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 84,364 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,996 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,996 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour front indicators white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 81,522 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 81,522 miles

Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 79,347 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 76,935 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,639 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 74,632 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,098 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 73,094 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Broken off (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 71,510 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 71,508 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,217 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 69,217 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,324 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,318 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,416 miles

oil leak on n/s/f hub.

rear diff input seal leaking oil

Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak on n/s/f hub.

oil leak on o/s/r hub.

rear diff input seal leaking oil

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,863 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,839 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,205 miles

screen cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2012 55,180 miles

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

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

rear discs and pads poor condition

screen cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2011 54,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,722 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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TVG 196 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 TVG 196, 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 TVG 196 registered?

TVG 196 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is TVG 196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TVG 196 shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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