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P90 SDJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,808 mi
Last recorded92,808 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP90 SDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all perished (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to centre/front of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general suspension corrosion

undersealed

Fail 3 Feb 2025 92,762 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all perished (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to centre/front of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general suspension corrosion

undersealed

Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,297 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion (axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both swivel housing seal retaining rings corroded and broken

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion (axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 90,811 miles

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

Nearside Footwell corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing bracket corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective On crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Mud flap insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 90,811 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Footwell corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing bracket corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective On crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Mud flap insecure

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,730 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 86,723 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 82,988 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking filler breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2020 80,100 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 7 Apr 2020 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all brake pipes coated in underseal

reverse lamp broken

Pass 23 Oct 2018 75,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 71,521 miles

rear brake discs heavily corroded on inside face

slight smell of diesel from front of vehicle no leak found during test

Pass 16 Nov 2016 67,856 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 67,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,038 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,302 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 46,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,924 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,164 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,147 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 18,958 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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P90 SDJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P90 SDJ, 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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P90 SDJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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