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W90 LAG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,999 mi
Last recorded83,999 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 LAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 83,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,440 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 81,172 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 79,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,924 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 74,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 74,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 67,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,493 miles

front, rear radius arm bushes showing signs of perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2012 50,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,731 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 25,369 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 12,680 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 12,617 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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W90 LAG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W90 LAG, 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

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What year was W90 LAG registered?

W90 LAG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is W90 LAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W90 LAG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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