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VT06 ACT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,691 mi
Last recorded89,691 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT06 ACT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 89,691 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,785 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 86,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 84,779 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 84,779 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,802 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 82,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 79,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 75,962 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 73,417 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 73,417 miles

Stop lamp not working all rear stoplamps not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system lightly rubbing both front tyres (inner edges) rub on arms only on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 68,938 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2016 68,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,029 miles

o/s/f steering box arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r fuel filter housing wet

reg bulb lit 50%

Fail 6 Aug 2015 65,029 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front (4.1.D.2)

o/s/f steering box arm ball joint has slight play

o/s/r fuel filter housing wet

reg bulb lit 50%

Pass 8 Aug 2014 62,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 59,692 miles

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

o/s/f top windscreen has cracks (outside swept area)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 57,427 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,331 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 52,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2010 44,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,964 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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VT06 ACT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VT06 ACT, 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 VT06 ACT registered?

VT06 ACT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is VT06 ACT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT06 ACT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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