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H7 SWA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,941 mi
Last recorded129,941 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 SWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,941 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 129,078 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 127,534 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 124,637 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Seat belt slightly damaged nsf osf nsr (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,503 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 118,075 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 115,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,210 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 102,331 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,625 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2015 92,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 76,915 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 62,848 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,803 miles

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

Oil leak(s) to engine/transmission.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 40,112 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,667 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 14,416 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 14,416 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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H7 SWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H7 SWA, 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 H7 SWA registered?

H7 SWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2006.

Is H7 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 SWA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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