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SU06 CVD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,548 mi
Last recorded63,548 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 CVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 63,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis mount corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

coolant low

Pass 26 Oct 2020 62,151 miles

Offside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 62,123 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Fail 28 Oct 2019 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

coolant low

Pass 25 Oct 2018 56,602 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 56,551 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 27 Oct 2017 51,022 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre going slightly out of shape

Fail 16 Oct 2017 50,991 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre going slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,464 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 46,464 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 39,901 miles

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

slight dampness at fuel valve on engine

Fail 22 Oct 2015 39,901 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

slight dampness at fuel valve on engine

Pass 23 Apr 2014 31,014 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 31,014 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,629 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 12,878 miles

rear brake discs corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 3,303 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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SU06 CVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SU06 CVD, 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 SU06 CVD registered?

SU06 CVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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The MOT history for SU06 CVD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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