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V8 VGU

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

161,550 mi
Last recorded161,550 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 VGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 161,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 158,369 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 157,456 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 155,531 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 153,827 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 151,599 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 150,825 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 150,825 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 133,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 133,872 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inside

Pass 3 Aug 2016 127,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 117,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,292 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 106,292 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 99,256 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 95,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 81,996 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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V8 VGU is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 VGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 VGU registered?

V8 VGU is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is V8 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 VGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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