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SH06 OVX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,576 mi
Last recorded156,576 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 156,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 156,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 151,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 139,903 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,661 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

off side front swivel seal slight weep of grease

Pass 16 Jun 2014 117,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,902 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 93,553 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 81,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 71,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,123 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 60,123 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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 OVX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

SH06 OVX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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