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S999 HLD

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

81,963 mi
Last recorded81,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 HLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 81,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,374 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 78,772 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 77,727 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 76,009 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 75,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 75,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 74,620 miles

Advance corrosion on chassis sections

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

Coolant leak ()

Emissions clean. No print out available

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake warning light staying on and free travel in system

Pass 10 May 2016 73,968 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 69,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 64,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sied steps fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2014 64,814 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sied steps fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 61,685 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 53,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,903 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,519 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 49,013 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror slighty loose

Fail 8 Mar 2011 49,013 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s mirror slighty loose

Pass 16 Mar 2010 33,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 18,921 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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S999 HLD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S999 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S999 HLD registered?

S999 HLD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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