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W90 SRB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,442 mi
Last recorded134,442 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW90 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 134,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 131,573 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,766 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 127,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 124,780 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2021 117,324 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 114,500 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 114,480 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front & rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,301 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 103,301 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 90,126 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,268 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 80,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Intermediate drop arm insecure from steering box (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides directional wrong way round (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake pads not visible due to mud ingress

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,585 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 46,751 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 35,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 32,075 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 26,276 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,049 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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W90 SRB 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 W90 SRB, 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

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What year was W90 SRB registered?

W90 SRB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is W90 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W90 SRB 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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