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2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration SC06FGK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2006
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 07 Sep 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 112,610 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- engine has a slight oil leak
- vehicle has corrosion underneath
3 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 112,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Prop shaft joint excessively worn both rears (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine has a slight oil leak
- vehicle has corrosion underneath
31 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 106,028 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 106,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
9 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,991 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2024 10 Jun 20264 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,993 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023 10 Jun 20262 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 86,370 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2021 10 Jun 20262 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 86,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,141 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
26 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Steering column has excessive movement up and down lower jiont (2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202628 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
14 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,339 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
14 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
- Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 64,471 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017 10 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 64,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 59,424 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play at steering box (2.2.B.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 59,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play at steering box (2.2.B.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,592 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2015 10 Jun 202625 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,270 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,388 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 10 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,388 MI
10 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,055 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,278 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 10 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,575 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 10 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 20,575 MI
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SC06FGK was registered on 2006-07-20
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