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V900 ROO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

92,106 mi
Last recorded92,106 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV900 ROO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 92,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 92,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 75,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 75,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tractor joint hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 72,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,183 miles

Central Rear Upper 'v' bar ball joint rubber perished

Pass 20 Jul 2021 57,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 56,255 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,974 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,554 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 43,756 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 43,736 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 40,215 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,432 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 38,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 37,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 32,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 27,030 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 21,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 10,147 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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V900 ROO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V900 ROO, 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 V900 ROO registered?

V900 ROO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is V900 ROO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V900 ROO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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