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V200 ODP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,955 mi
Last recorded158,955 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 ODP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 158,955 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 154,366 miles

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

Offside Front swivel bearings worn

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 8 Jul 2023 147,559 miles

Front steering damper bushes worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play steering box end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 139,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

number plate light housing damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,019 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 124,138 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 113,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 113,457 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

fuel leak

no washers working

steering drop arm joint has ware

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 102,812 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,639 miles

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 27 Oct 2015 92,638 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

clutch pedal rubber starting to wear

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bottom shockers bushes have wear

steering drop arm joint has wear

Pass 11 Jun 2013 64,723 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bottom shocker bushes have wear

steering drop arm joint slight play

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,667 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,993 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 27,963 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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V200 ODP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V200 ODP, 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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V200 ODP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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