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V906 EHC

1999 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV906 EHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 96,954 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 86,706 miles

Chassis has corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Chassis has corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2022 79,651 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 79,651 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 72,168 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 72,168 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,611 miles

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 64,609 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 59,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front an Back (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 59,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Front an Back (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 55,918 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,846 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 47,283 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,038 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 38,038 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 36,819 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 36,819 miles

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,582 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 35,582 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,705 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 335,410 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 30,578 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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V906 EHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V906 EHC, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V906 EHC registered?

V906 EHC is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V906 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V906 EHC shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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