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SM06 HMX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,954 mi
Last recorded21,954 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 HMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 21,954 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 21,747 miles

all 4 tyres perished and split on sidewalls

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2014 19,024 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 17,576 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 17,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 16,678 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 18 Apr 2012 16,678 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,625 miles

both front steering swivel joints leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,541 miles

both front axle steering balls leaking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2009 9,297 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 9,297 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 HMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

SM06 HMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is SM06 HMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 HMX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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