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SN06 PZY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,693 mi
Last recorded85,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 PZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 85,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,484 miles

under side undersealed across all components

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,186 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 75,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system t piece bolted to axle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 74,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 74,944 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,599 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,597 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,902 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,145 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 33,145 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 31,616 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 278,335 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 15,218 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 PZY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PZY, 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 SN06 PZY registered?

SN06 PZY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is SN06 PZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 PZY shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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