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SM02 AJM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,431 mi
Last recorded56,431 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 AJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,431 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 56,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod 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 Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 52,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 48,972 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 48,643 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 48,008 miles

rear suspension upper arm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,403 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 46,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 45,045 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 43,845 miles

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

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 42,925 miles

n/s/r brake grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 40,458 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,599 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 15,723 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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SM02 AJM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SM02 AJM, 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 SM02 AJM registered?

SM02 AJM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is SM02 AJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 AJM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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