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ST06 HRG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 98,617 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 95,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 92,387 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 90,080 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 87,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 87,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 84,616 miles

offside front shocker turret corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2020 79,566 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 73,649 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 67,292 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,319 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 55,099 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 48,464 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 42,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 37,049 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 33,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,228 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,424 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 20,190 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 HRG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST06 HRG registered?

ST06 HRG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is ST06 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST06 HRG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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