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SN06 DYW

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

44,213 mi
Last recorded44,213 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 DYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 44,213 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 42,882 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Offside Front swivel seal leaking

Pass 29 May 2024 41,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 40,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 38,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 36,901 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 35,673 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 35,673 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 34,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arm axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 31,341 miles

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable wiper seal on hub (2.2.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 May 2017 28,716 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 26,548 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,537 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 24,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 22,822 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 20,434 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 11,395 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 8,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 5,711 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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SN06 DYW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SN06 DYW, 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 SN06 DYW registered?

SN06 DYW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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The MOT history for SN06 DYW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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