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SW55 HHJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 HHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,059 miles

Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Jun 2026 73,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel seal slightly leaking

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,702 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Jul 2025 71,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jun 2024 70,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jun 2024 70,308 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,366 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 69,268 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,663 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded. Chassis, body, axles, suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,656 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1,93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded. Chassis, body, axles, suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2019 67,528 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2019 67,516 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative interior (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,015 miles

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

rear diff casing corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,397 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both wiper blades torn slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2016 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake will not stay in the off postition without holding it , brakes not binding

Pass 23 Sep 2015 51,270 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 46,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter housing loose but still supported by housing casing

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,766 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel filter housing loose but still supported by housing casing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 42,822 miles

centre/tail exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

centre/tail exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,922 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 41,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,431 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 38,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,353 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 33,353 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,305 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 27,305 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 21,522 miles

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

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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SW55 HHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SW55 HHJ, 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 SW55 HHJ registered?

SW55 HHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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