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SL06 BJK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

112,762 mi
Last recorded112,762 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 BJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 112,762 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 112,747 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil inner (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 111,899 miles

Both front axle swivel housings leaking slightly

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 108,626 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front bumper bolt insecure.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 108,626 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)

Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front bumper bolt insecure.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox to transfer box bolts loose

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2012 105,628 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox to transfer box bolts loose

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2011 94,098 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 94,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,411 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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SL06 BJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL06 BJK, 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 SL06 BJK registered?

SL06 BJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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