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SY06 OAE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

182,132 mi
Last recorded182,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 182,132 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 176,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 167,147 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 159,752 miles

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 147,794 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 136,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 124,587 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 102,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside rear mount (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 102,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside rear mount (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,259 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,840 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,641 miles

Windscreen has damage outside of both swept areas

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 46,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,174 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 31,376 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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SY06 OAE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SY06 OAE, 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 SY06 OAE registered?

SY06 OAE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is SY06 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 OAE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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