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SY06 ZZB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,727 mi
Last recorded91,727 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,987 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 77,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel getting high

play on both front door hinges

play on rear half shafts

rear mud flaps repaired with cable ties

slight play on splines on rear prop shaft

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,237 miles

general corrosion on chasis

rear disc pads half worn

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

signs of wear on rear axle half shaft flanges o/s and n/s

Fail 10 Jul 2013 70,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

general corrosion on chasis

rear disc pads half worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 64,368 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 64,366 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,818 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,790 miles

diesel cap damaged [still sealing]

rear propellor shaft showing slight wear on splines

throttle pedal pad damaged slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2010 43,788 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

diesel cap damaged [still sealing]

offside brake binding slightly

rear propellor shaft showing slight wear on splines

throttle pedal pad damaged slightly

offside rear half shaft showing major wear at joint with outer flange and nearside rear showing slight wear

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,990 miles

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

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

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 ZZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB registered?

SY06 ZZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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