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HJ06 SGY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,304 mi
Last recorded145,304 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 SGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 141,623 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 141,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 134,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,644 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres uneven wear stepping

Pass 17 Nov 2016 112,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 112,310 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom mounting rubbers (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom mounting rubbers (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front swivel joint pitted / corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2015 93,028 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 81,221 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 71,170 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,919 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,919 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,302 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HJ06 SGY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HJ06 SGY, 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 HJ06 SGY registered?

HJ06 SGY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ06 SGY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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