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SH06 MXT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,101 mi
Last recorded60,101 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 MXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 60,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dirty underneath

Pass 7 Jan 2014 60,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dirty underneath

Pass 24 Apr 2012 56,097 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 55,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,490 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 41,938 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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SH06 MXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SH06 MXT, 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 SH06 MXT registered?

SH06 MXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is SH06 MXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH06 MXT shows 6 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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