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SU06 HWC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,153 mi
Last recorded86,153 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 HWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 86,153 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 86,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,192 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 84,809 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 84,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak coming from between engine and gear box bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,100 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive small leak coming from between engine and gear box bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 83,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe that runs along the under side of chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,275 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 83,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to o/s/r brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 69,916 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts and rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 69,916 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking automatically (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers wont park automatically (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts and rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,514 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,583 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 50,841 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 50,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 48,834 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 45,827 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 42,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,883 miles

nearside front seatbelt has slight damage (advise)

Pass 21 May 2009 35,201 miles

nearside front seat belt has been slightly damaged by being shut in door (advise)

Fail 21 May 2009 35,201 miles

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

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

nearside front seat belt has been slightly damaged by being shut in door (advise)

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 HWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HWC, 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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SU06 HWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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