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AD06 SBU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,515 mi
Last recorded110,515 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 SBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,928 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 99,947 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 93,689 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,812 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,212 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat deteriorated

Fail 4 Aug 2020 77,212 miles

Offside Front Drivers seat deteriorated

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,497 miles

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,625 miles

front tyres cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,625 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,787 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 56,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 51,198 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,897 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 126,546 miles

n/s./f tyre old and cracking and all other cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2012 36,802 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 36,802 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,805 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Aug 2010 23,715 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 17,807 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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AD06 SBU 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 81%.

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 AD06 SBU, 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 AD06 SBU registered?

AD06 SBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is AD06 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD06 SBU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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