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SK06 TWN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,317 mi
Last recorded63,317 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 TWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,317 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 61,919 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 61,919 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake discs pitted.

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,380 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 60,380 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 TWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWN, 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 SK06 TWN registered?

SK06 TWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is SK06 TWN safe to buy?

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