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ST06 HRA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

216,499 mi
Last recorded216,499 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 216,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 216,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 212,766 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 212,756 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint rubber split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 209,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge pin has slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge pin has slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 209,675 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge pin has slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bottom hinge pin has slight wear (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 202,905 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 199,976 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 198,840 miles

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 195,775 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 182,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2017 171,129 miles

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

both front swivel hubs seals have slight leak, clamping rings corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2017 171,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

both front swivel hubs seals have slight leak, clamping rings corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 157,552 miles

both front discs slightlypitted/worn

drivers seat base slight deterioration

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 145,469 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 145,469 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 129,896 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 129,896 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,755 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak at gearbox/transfer box

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,619 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 80,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,362 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 66,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end 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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ST06 HRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HRA, 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 HRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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