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V1 OGG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

12,599 mi
Last recorded12,599 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV1 OGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 12,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Swivel hub leaking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Swivel hub leaking

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

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

Rear Differential leak

Pass 19 May 2025 11,946 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 10,827 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint gaiter is starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 10,327 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 10,092 miles

Rear step bracket bolts are pulling through crossmemeber.

Pass 25 May 2021 9,515 miles

All tyres are 16 years old. The 10 year age limit (brought in this year) applies to vehicles with more than 8 passenger seats, this vehicle has 8 passenger seats. The tyres are all cracked, cord isn't visible.

Rear step fixings are pulling through crossmember.

Pass 18 May 2020 9,134 miles

All tyres are cracking. Tyres are 14 years old.

Rear step mounting bracket bolts are pulling out of crossmember

Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,002 miles

All tyres are cracking. Cord not visible. Tyres are 13 years old.

Rear step is starting to break away from its mounting in rear crossmember

Pass 25 May 2018 8,644 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 8,640 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 7,865 miles

Oil leak from rear differential.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

traction control light cleared using scanner. pump sticking fault

Fail 24 Apr 2017 7,865 miles

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

Oil leak from rear differential.

Traction control warning lamp is lit.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 7,265 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front swivel/tractor seal starting to leak.

Offside Front swivel /tractor seal leaking.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 7,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front swivel/tractor seal starting to leak.

Offside Front swivel /tractor seal leaking.

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 6,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 6,227 miles

Front swivel hubs are greasy.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 5,634 miles

Front swivel hub seals are greasy.

Rear differential input flange seal is weeping slightly.

Wiper blades are worn but clear screen.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 4,579 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 4,579 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 4,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,330 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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V1 OGG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V1 OGG, 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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V1 OGG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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