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SP06 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,027 mi
Last recorded122,027 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 119,661 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,848 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,751 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 115,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen 1 of 2 (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Fit new locking device pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 113,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing Both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 111,849 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack in (0.1 (b))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 109,993 miles

Front registration plate crack in

Pass 18 May 2017 108,111 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,076 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play of steering boxes and dust cover split to excess (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2016 106,008 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,636 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 90,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,850 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake reading just to standard

Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,715 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,416 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SP06 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP06 MUD, 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 SP06 MUD registered?

SP06 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for SP06 MUD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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