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SM06 FKU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,256 mi
Last recorded25,256 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 FKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 25,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,246 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,244 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 25,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 25,227 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 24,795 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 24,795 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 24,018 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 23,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 23,655 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 21,213 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 20,138 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 19,652 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 18,224 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,979 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 15,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 12,938 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 FKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SM06 FKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM06 FKU registered?

SM06 FKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is SM06 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 FKU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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