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SV06 XVE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,428 mi
Last recorded109,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 109,428 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cover with under seal front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,131 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear bed mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rests up from off position just enough to illuminate park brake warning light. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle A frame mounts worn and corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 108,635 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Rear bed mounting excessively corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated rests up from off position just enough to illuminate park brake warning light. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle A frame mounts worn and corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 108,137 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 107,918 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 107,737 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 107,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 107,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 106,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper shock absorber rubber mountings worn.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 102,105 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 102,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,964 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 76,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,238 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 53,281 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,975 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 32,975 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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 XVE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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