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SP06 SYC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

75,604 mi
Last recorded75,604 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,604 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 72,927 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 71,483 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 71,128 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,573 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 66,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,543 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 60,215 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mount detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 56,661 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s and o/s front have movement at flexi hose on body mounting bracket (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test tow ball /pin has been removed

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres are perished and have some tread distortion advise replace all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 56,655 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leaking from o/s brake flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure rear tow ball pin has no locking device (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to fail (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

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

Tyre slightly damaged all tyres are perished and have some tread distortion advise replace all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 51,681 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 47,902 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,009 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,715 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,008 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 34,008 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,840 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 30,813 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,862 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 22,567 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,311 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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SP06 SYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SP06 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

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

Is SP06 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP06 SYC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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