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2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration ST06AFJ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 22 Dec 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,246 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body cross member holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front steering damper bush worn
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both on chassis side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,152 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2025 19 Jun 202616 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,342 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- steering damper bush worn
- long travel on foot brake
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front interior damage to door
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
12 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected link rod (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively joint, rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- steering damper bush worn
- long travel on foot brake
- Offside Front interior damage to door
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,719 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
17 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,703 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
2 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,996 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front steering damper bush
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,854 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Oil leak ()
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- rear cross member prescribed area corroded
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- rear cross member prescribed area corroded
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Oil leak ()
1 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,565 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2018 19 Jun 202619 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,220 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2017 19 Jun 202619 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 105,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
14 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,025 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2016 19 Jun 202610 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,332 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
- Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Nearside Front Steering lock stop damaged (2.2.D.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
10 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,528 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
27 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
28 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,818 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 65,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 58,179 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,571 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 19 Jun 202610 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 47,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,920 MI
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ST06AFJ was registered on 2006-03-30
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