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SK06 XRN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,926 mi
Last recorded137,926 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 137,926 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 137,879 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering arm modification unsafe Main steering arm on steering box insecure. (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability Wear in lower king pin (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,488 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 129,339 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 123,640 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 123,633 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 119,145 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 119,145 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 112,112 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 95,626 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,297 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2010 70,354 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter rusty

pitman arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 May 2009 51,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,847 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre getting close to limit

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 XRN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XRN, 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 XRN registered?

SK06 XRN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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