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FM06 SKE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

140,081 mi
Last recorded140,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 SKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 140,081 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 135,214 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central exhaust center box/tail pipe flange heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear tub seat belt brace heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear tub seat belt brace heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 132,585 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 132,581 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat LED LIGHTS FITTED WITH NO ADJUSTMENT (4.1.5 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 130,882 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,397 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 123,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 117,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 114,708 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 112,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 109,374 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 105,171 miles

Nearside Side step excessively corroded

Offside Side step excessively corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake performance near requirements may require attention or adjustment

Nearside Side step excessively corroded

Offside Side step excessively corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 96,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,813 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 82,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 67,198 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 56,459 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,248 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,281 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 28,281 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f steering box ball joint dust cover split

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,601 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front diff damp sign of slight oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,601 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front diff damp sign of slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,644 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 13,644 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 SKE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SKE, 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 FM06 SKE registered?

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

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