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SF06 XSZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,369 mi
Last recorded113,369 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 XSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,369 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 113,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 108,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 103,514 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 99,272 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,572 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 94,572 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 90,407 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,824 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 81,584 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 75,767 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,602 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,276 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 66,276 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 61,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 52,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 46,237 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,206 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,206 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,220 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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SF06 XSZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SF06 XSZ, 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

How do I check the history of SF06 XSZ?

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What year was SF06 XSZ registered?

SF06 XSZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is SF06 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF06 XSZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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