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SFL 18

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,516 mi
Last recorded142,516 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 18
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 142,516 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Steering damper bushing slight play

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 131,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 127,179 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 116,777 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 106,648 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,272 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,227 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 98,758 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

end of throttle pedal broken off

nearside front mudflap missing

Pass 20 May 2015 97,177 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 87,244 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 82,986 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 82,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 76,084 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 66,972 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,996 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 44,099 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

long travel to parking brake levet mechanism

Pass 21 May 2009 44,099 miles

long travel to parking brake levet mechanism

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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SFL 18 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 83.3%.

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 SFL 18, 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 SFL 18 registered?

SFL 18 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is SFL 18 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 18 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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