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SC06 HYG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,558 mi
Last recorded124,558 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 HYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 124,558 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering damper bush worn

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 124,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Drag link end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering damper bush worn

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 120,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,349 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,349 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,077 miles

OFFSIDE REAR SEATS MISSING + O/S/REAR FRONT SEAT BELT CLIP MISSING ?

Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,077 miles

Offside Rear Inner Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE REAR SEATS MISSING + O/S/REAR FRONT SEAT BELT CLIP MISSING ?

Pass 15 Dec 2016 98,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 98,297 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,761 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,761 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,193 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror insecure

sweat from offside front swivel hub oil seal

Pass 25 Sep 2013 62,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 53,053 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,728 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,893 miles

both rear shock absorbers - top and bottom bushes worn and play

both rear trailing arms - bushes worn and play

Fail 28 Jun 2010 29,889 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

both rear shock absorbers - top and bottom bushes worn and play

both rear trailing arms - bushes worn and play

brake performance AT LEGAL LIMIT 51%

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,061 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly torn

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 HYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SC06 HYG, 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 HYG registered?

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

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