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SV06 TFN

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,902 mi
Last recorded140,902 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 TFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 140,902 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust and slight blow

corrosion to the rear cross beam

slight play in the steering damper bushes

small split to the n/s wiper blade

unable to see the rear inner brake pads worn over disc

Fail 19 Mar 2026 140,902 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective small split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

corrosion to the rear cross beam

n/s/r chassis corrosion and holed but not structural

slight play in the steering damper bushes

unable to see the rear inner brake pads worn over disc

Pass 24 Mar 2025 140,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 136,448 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 136,442 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Next to steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 132,115 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 132,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2021 126,451 miles

Nearside Front oil leakage from the axle swivel housing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 126,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front oil leakage from the axle swivel housing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion on the braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 121,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 120,717 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 118,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 116,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 114,837 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 112,174 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,011 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 101,317 miles

rear stop lights turning white

slight play in both front wheel bearings

steering box drop arm ball joint play

Pass 22 Jul 2011 97,930 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 97,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 89,426 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 89,426 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake discs are badly pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 802,446 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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SV06 TFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV06 TFN, 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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SV06 TFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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