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V90 HLC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

208,137 mi
Last recorded208,137 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV90 HLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 208,137 miles

oil leaks engine

Pass 7 Nov 2024 198,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 193,484 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 188,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 183,536 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 178,634 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 166,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush also offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 158,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 148,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 140,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rear upper shock absorber bush wearing

Pass 15 Oct 2015 134,329 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 134,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 126,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front hub seal slightly leaking.

Offside front hub seal slightly leaking.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 120,247 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 111,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,499 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside drag link end gaitor split

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2010 59,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,468 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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V90 HLC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 V90 HLC, 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 V90 HLC registered?

V90 HLC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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