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106 SM

2000 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,163 mi
Last recorded160,163 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration106 SM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 160,163 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 160,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 159,819 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 159,454 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive handbrake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 159,060 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive handbrake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 157,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft/handbrake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 157,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Prop shaft/handbrake drum area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported On axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 154,994 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak gearbox/prop shaft /hand brake drum area ()

Pass 8 May 2017 153,957 miles

engine covers fitted

slight oil leak handbrake propshaft area

Pass 12 May 2016 152,306 miles

engine covers restricting full inspection

slight oil leak,handbrake drum/propshaft area

Fail 10 May 2016 152,305 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way pulling to right (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

engine covers restricting full inspection

slight oil leak,handbrake drum/propshaft area

Fail 8 May 2015 151,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak,handbrake drum/propshaft area

Pass 8 May 2015 151,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak,handbrake drum/propshaft area

Pass 9 May 2014 149,442 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 145,505 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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106 SM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 106 SM, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 106 SM registered?

106 SM is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is 106 SM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 106 SM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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