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SM06 FJP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

45,909 mi
Last recorded45,909 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 FJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,909 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arms front bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 45,908 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arms front bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 44,360 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm front bushes, spit and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 44,034 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes worn both sides axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 44,034 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Outer both swivel housings leaking

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes worn both sides axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides split at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 43,589 miles

Rear radius arms bushes are deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2023 43,589 miles

Front Steering arm deformed Track bar bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear radius arms bushes are deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2022 43,306 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear stabiliser bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2021 42,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering dampener shocker bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,784 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2020 42,783 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2019 42,476 miles

Rear chassis at crossmember slightly corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 46,474 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 42,395 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner and outer (3.6.B.2c)

Rear cross member where chassis legs meet has surface corrosion

all tyres cracked on treads

Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,283 miles

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

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 9 Sep 2016 42,283 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2015 42,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel leaking grease (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering dampner rubber bush slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 42,034 miles

All tyre cracked on tread

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,705 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 41,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

traction control light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 41,311 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,311 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorated

steering damper rubber bush worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriorated

steering damper rubber bush worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,047 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 38,047 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,095 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SM06 FJP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SM06 FJP, 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 SM06 FJP registered?

SM06 FJP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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