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S22 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,332 mi
Last recorded76,332 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 76,332 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 76,332 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi to rigid pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 74,293 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 74,292 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 72,764 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 72,763 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 70,912 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 70,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 68,460 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,460 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both indicators are white (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs heavily worn inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF inner drag link ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front pitman arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached OSR roll bar drop link broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 65,934 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 65,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,671 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,618 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 64,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle swivel seal (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,547 miles

Offside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2018 64,547 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Offside Front swivel leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 63,738 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 63,738 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases in 2 places (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bush split (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,875 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 57,875 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 55,441 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 55,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

handbrake oil seal leaking slightly

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,447 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 45,688 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 39,764 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 39,764 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,689 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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S22 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S22 MUD, 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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S22 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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