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SY06 PXB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,609 mi
Last recorded96,609 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 96,609 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,290 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 94,290 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery flat

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,893 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gearbox and engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2022 88,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 88,026 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member underneath rear seats corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from engine , gearbox and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 79,924 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,091 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 66,091 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE MOUNTAIN MISSING (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 50,768 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 47,303 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 43,979 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,103 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 41,086 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 37,150 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,885 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,797 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 8,469 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 PXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PXB, 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 PXB registered?

SY06 PXB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2006.

Is SY06 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 PXB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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