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VE06 VTZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,347 mi
Last recorded113,347 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 VTZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,347 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 101,434 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 92,193 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,326 miles

Both front hub seals leaking

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 86,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front hub seals leaking

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 78,997 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 78,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,258 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2019 72,258 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,058 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,209 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,772 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,428 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 50,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,845 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,430 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,103 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,391 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 24,034 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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VE06 VTZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VE06 VTZ, 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 VE06 VTZ registered?

VE06 VTZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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The MOT history for VE06 VTZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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