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FM06 HHV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,456 mi
Last recorded113,456 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 HHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 113,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()

Pass 4 May 2017 105,696 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 105,696 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2016 97,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2016 97,554 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre slighty under flated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 83,083 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 83,083 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,824 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 76,804 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 68,289 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/r flasher lens slight damage

Fail 29 Jun 2012 68,289 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/r flasher lens slight damage

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from engine

pitman arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steerin tube rubbing on guide rubber

Fail 15 Jun 2010 50,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

steerin tube rubbing on guide rubber

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,217 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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FM06 HHV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FM06 HHV, 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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FM06 HHV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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