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ST06 AZL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 AZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 71,477 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 71,073 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak on stearing box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 71,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play stearing arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing rear rear belts not checked due to load (7.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak on stearing box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Sep 2018 70,526 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight steering box leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 69,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

some corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,533 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,575 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,575 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear discs rusting

slight leak from n/s/f and o/s/f steering knuckle joints

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,867 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 56,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 56,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 45,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,600 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,523 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 29,523 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

footbrake travel

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,216 miles

engine oil filler cap missing

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 AZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AZL, 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 AZL registered?

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

Is ST06 AZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 AZL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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