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LB06 SBO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,665 mi
Last recorded10,665 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 SBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2026 10,665 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both swivel joints leaking

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,661 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central rear suspension component ball joint dust cover deteriorated. A frame ball joint

both front swivel joints leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2024 10,657 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both front swivel seals leaking

Pass 21 Jul 2023 10,654 miles

Front both swivel seals leaking

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

center brake light does not illuminate

Pass 27 Jul 2022 10,650 miles

Front both swivel seals weeping

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 10,646 miles

Front both swivel seals weeping

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 10,622 miles

both front swivel seals weeping

Pass 2 Aug 2019 10,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 10,579 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 10,557 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 10,505 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 10,487 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 10,473 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 10,455 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 9,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 9,050 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 8,307 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 7,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,212 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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LB06 SBO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB06 SBO, 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 LB06 SBO registered?

LB06 SBO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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