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ST06 ADZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,242 mi
Last recorded151,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 ADZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 151,242 miles

Under the body covered with under seal obscuring some components

Pass 19 Jul 2025 150,141 miles

all under the body covered with under seal obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2024 149,355 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 147,792 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

gearbox slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2021 145,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front axle swivel housing weeping grease

Offside Front axle swivel housing weeping grease

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

oil leak from engine

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2021 139,249 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar rear bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle arm front top bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 135,036 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake not tested

Fail 23 Dec 2019 135,036 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter/filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake drum insecure transmission brake (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle arm top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake not tested

Pass 18 Dec 2018 128,593 miles

Nearside Rear AXLE TOP ARM BUSH WORN

PARKING/TRANSMISSION BRAKE LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISCS POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

STEERING DROP ARM JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 128,593 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear AXLE TOP ARM BUSH WORN

PARKING/TRANSMISSION BRAKE LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively DISCS POOR CONDITION (1.1.14 (a) (i))

STEERING DROP ARM JOINT BOOT SPLIT

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,609 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 122,607 miles

Central Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Steering locking device insecure drag link end lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 24 Jun 2017 119,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front prop seal leaking

Fail 21 Jun 2017 119,242 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow chaulk (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

front prop seal leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,644 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 111,620 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel bearings (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,794 miles

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 90,312 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 90,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,267 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 80,926 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 73,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 59,292 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 59,292 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ST06 ADZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ST06 ADZ, 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 ST06 ADZ registered?

ST06 ADZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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