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SK06 TXO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,181 mi
Last recorded73,181 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 TXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 73,181 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 73,181 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,369 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,033 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 64,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 59,824 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 57,240 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,994 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 49,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive outer swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 49,195 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 49,005 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 49,005 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 48,488 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 48,488 miles

Fuel system component leaking offside on engine (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 47,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,361 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 46,361 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 May 2014 43,258 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 27,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,609 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 16,771 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 TXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SK06 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

SK06 TXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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