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V8 VDV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,899 mi
Last recorded54,899 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Hub Seal slightly leaking

Offside Front Hub Seal slightly leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2025 54,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 53,975 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 53,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 52,958 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,412 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,330 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,376 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,114 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer hub slight leak

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,072 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 43,275 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 40,677 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,542 miles

n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 1 Aug 2013 38,540 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s/r disc rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2012 34,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 28,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 23,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 19,044 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 19,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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V8 VDV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V8 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 VDV registered?

V8 VDV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is V8 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VDV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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