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SV06 TFU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,672 mi
Last recorded86,672 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 TFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 86,672 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 84,722 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 84,681 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure Support mounting bracket has corroded and become detached. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber support tower is corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear inner and outer crossmember. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 81,876 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at transmission brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 79,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 76,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,053 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 71,278 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,027 miles

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

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,577 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 63,577 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 59,912 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 56,574 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,443 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 46,533 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,645 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,078 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 43,078 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,355 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 TFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SV06 TFU, 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 SV06 TFU registered?

SV06 TFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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