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SC06 FFL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,297 mi
Last recorded64,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 FFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 64,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 May 2026 64,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Hub Seal Slight Leak

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 64,146 miles

slight leak from both front hub seals

Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,836 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 62,836 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 60,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear differential/ axle 'A' frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 55,644 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,474 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 52,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 50,476 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,928 miles

Second row of seats removed at time of test.

Fail 14 Apr 2015 45,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Second row of seats removed at time of test.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,594 miles

screen cracked outside of swept area

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,558 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,061 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,241 miles

Slight Hub Oil leak O/S/F Hub Assembly.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 18,653 miles

Front hub seals leaking grease

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 18,653 miles

Front hub seals leaking grease

Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,162 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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SC06 FFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SC06 FFL, 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 SC06 FFL registered?

SC06 FFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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