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SK06 FAJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 FAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 128,646 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2025 123,505 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 122,765 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 122,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel leaking around fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe catching coil spring on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged From brake caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake performance not tested No brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NO BRAKES PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR

Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,253 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 121,252 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings box drop arm loose, insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,525 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 118,525 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,143 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,946 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,910 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 105,161 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2015 96,590 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,591 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,943 miles

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

slight play on steering bush

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,276 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,428 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 58,428 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 39,512 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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SK06 FAJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SK06 FAJ, 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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SK06 FAJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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