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ST06 CDF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,596 mi
Last recorded136,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 136,596 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2026 136,596 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

undersealed

Pass 14 Jan 2026 134,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 130,800 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 126,217 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 121,206 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 121,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 116,014 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,777 miles

Central Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 14 Jan 2020 108,865 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 104,194 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,185 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake efficiency below requirements brake disc rusted to excess (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. disc rusted (1.2.2 (a) (i))

water leak from top hose

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,891 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,917 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front SWIVEL CORRODED/PITTED

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front SWIVEL CORRODED/PITTED

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play SWIVEL CORRODED/PITTED (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 96,912 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush ON BOTH FRONT RADIUS ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play SEAL LEAKING EXCESSIVLY (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR D BUSHS (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play SWIVEL CORRODED/PITTED (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,991 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,216 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,216 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,282 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 36,985 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 36,985 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 28,562 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 28,462 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 CDF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 CDF, 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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ST06 CDF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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