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ST06 HRF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

98,689 mi
Last recorded98,689 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 HRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,689 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 98,869 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 96,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at compensator on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing pitted and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing pitted and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear out riggers rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general suspension corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 96,709 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at compensator on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing pitted and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing pitted and leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear out riggers rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

coolant level very low

general suspension corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2019 88,180 miles

Nearside Front door hinge worn

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,119 miles

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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at front tow eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 72,308 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 72,230 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing seat belts in rear compartment of vehicle (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

advise slight play at nearside rear s/absorber top mounting

Pass 25 Jun 2016 68,593 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

advise fluid/oil leak from engine bay

Fail 24 Jun 2016 68,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from junction at rear to nearside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from junction at rear to offside rear brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mid frame bracket corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

advise fluid/oil leak from engine bay

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,161 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 62,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 49,952 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 43,767 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,852 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 35,852 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 29,018 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 22,178 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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ST06 HRF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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