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SG06 MSX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

56,416 mi
Last recorded56,416 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 MSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,416 miles

Both front swivel joints damp

Pass 12 Sep 2015 56,405 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 560,747 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 53,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,304 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 41,688 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 32,595 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 23,443 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SG06 MSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SG06 MSX, 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 SG06 MSX registered?

SG06 MSX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is SG06 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG06 MSX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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