CarVerify

Free Car Check

SY06 UXW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 72,410 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 72,410 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 71,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 71,386 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,828 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,067 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 69,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 68,273 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,770 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 62,585 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,807 miles

Oil leak ()

both front swivels moist

Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,620 miles

slight misting of oil at front diff

Fail 21 Dec 2015 60,617 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

front diff oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,477 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on edges 205r16c

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip worn

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

grease leak at front diff/ propshaft

sign of coolant leak at top radiator hose

Fail 13 Jan 2015 58,477 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front tyres worn on edges 205r16c

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

brake pedal anti slip worn

clutch pedal anti slip worn

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

grease leak at front diff/ propshaft

sign of coolant leak at top radiator hose

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorated, corrosion and groving

front hub swivell joints both have slight play and are lightly corroded causing seals to leak diff oil

various front diff / axle oil leaks from propshaft oil seal, diff to axle gasket, and both sides swivell joint seals

Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,394 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs deteriorated, corrosion and groving

front hub swivell joints both have slight play and are lightly corroded causing seals to leak diff oil

mud flap at nearside rear partially insecure

various front diff / axle oil leaks from propshaft oil seal, diff to axle gasket, and both sides swivell joint seals

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,563 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,473 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 39,657 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 30,072 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,881 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 21,881 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SY06 UXW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SY06 UXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SY06 UXW?

You can check the full history of SY06 UXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SY06 UXW registered?

SY06 UXW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is SY06 UXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY06 UXW shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY06 UXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SY06 UXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.