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SG06 ZND

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,489 mi
Last recorded42,489 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 ZND
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 42,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 36,148 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 30,922 miles

Both front swivel joints sweating

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 30,849 miles

Front both swivel joints sweating , strongly suggest having seals replaced.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,737 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both just pass, strongly suggest having the discs replaced asap. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 30,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just passes, suggest having the brakes serviced. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose rubber preventing inspection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule hose rubber preventing inspection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 29,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face , suggest having the brakes a serviced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 29,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside face , suggest having the brakes a serviced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,715 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,713 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device loose on parking brake connected to propshaft (3.5.1j)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 27,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 27,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

ram fitted to front of vehicle has hydraulic pipe which is insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,375 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,067 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 25,065 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 23,365 miles

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

both front spheres sweating

Pass 29 Mar 2013 21,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Mar 2013 21,442 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,849 miles

2x front hub seals leaking slightly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,925 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front axle oil seals weeping

Pass 13 Mar 2010 15,805 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 13,184 miles

n/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

o/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

Fail 11 Mar 2009 13,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

o/s/f swivel ball seal leaking

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 ZND is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG06 ZND, 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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SG06 ZND is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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