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SY06 OAO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,829 mi
Last recorded144,829 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 OAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 144,829 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 142,954 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,158 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2023 139,485 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play axle top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 137,142 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 135,748 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 132,778 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 129,019 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 124,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 119,040 miles

nearside front headlamp glass cracked

reversing lamp glass broken

Fail 3 Mar 2017 119,033 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component insecure rear filter (7.2.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

nearside front headlamp glass cracked

registration plate lamp slightly obscured

reversing lamp glass broken

Pass 29 Mar 2016 114,265 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 109,260 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 104,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,247 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,901 miles

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

screw in nearside front tyre causing leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,204 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,190 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 OAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OAO, 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 OAO registered?

SY06 OAO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is SY06 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 OAO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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