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SD06 ABX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

39,606 mi
Last recorded39,606 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD06 ABX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 39,606 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,817 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 38,200 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 38,200 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 37,504 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 37,502 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 36,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 35,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 30,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 28,719 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,350 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 23,914 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,675 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,485 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,113 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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SD06 ABX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD06 ABX, 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 SD06 ABX registered?

SD06 ABX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is SD06 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD06 ABX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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