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SM06 FKF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,033 mi
Last recorded122,033 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 FKF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 122,033 miles

Nearside Rear Hub seal slight leak

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

Slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 114,092 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 114,079 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

slight play at both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2024 105,362 miles

near side front anti roll bar D rubber oil contaminated

Fail 20 Jun 2024 105,218 miles

Brake disc contaminated near side rear disc covered in oil / grease (1.1.14 (b))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn near side front inner face badly scored , and worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure drop arm from steering box loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

near side front anti roll bar D rubber oil contaminated

Pass 31 May 2023 96,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side and near side rear anti roll bar links worn

Fail 26 May 2023 96,279 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting several areas of rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

off side and near side rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 24 Jun 2022 86,873 miles

play in off side rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn down to legal limit in one area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,632 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre worn down to legal limit in one area (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 68,961 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 59,120 miles

off side front metal brake pipe kinked

off side front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 24 May 2019 59,120 miles

off side front metal brake pipe kinked

off side front wheel bearing noisey

Rear Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,838 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 51,130 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 170,299 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 5 Jun 2015 163,379 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Whinning noise from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2014 158,205 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 130,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2013 155,083 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 143,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak at n/s/r hub

propshaft bolts at handbrake drum insecure

Pass 26 May 2012 143,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

oil leak at n/s/r hub

propshaft bolts at handbrake drum insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2011 122,352 miles

no washers

Pass 4 Jun 2010 98,425 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 98,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 81,508 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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SM06 FKF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FKF, 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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SM06 FKF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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