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VN06 DMU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,199 mi
Last recorded84,199 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 DMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 84,199 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 83,912 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,014 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 80,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 77,183 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2017 72,793 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 72,693 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 69,931 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 69,931 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively spilt (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2015 66,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,698 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 45,698 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,963 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,365 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking to the sidewall

both wipers have split ends but they still clear the screen effectively

Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,781 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 21,362 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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VN06 DMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN06 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN06 DMU?

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What year was VN06 DMU registered?

VN06 DMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is VN06 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 DMU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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