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SW55HHJ
2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration SW55HHJ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2006
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,702 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 71,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,308 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,308 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
21 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,366 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,268 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022 11 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 68,663 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside of vehicle generally corroded. Chassis, body, axles, suspension
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 68,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1,93 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Underside of vehicle generally corroded. Chassis, body, axles, suspension
11 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,528 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative interior (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,015 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear diff casing corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))
15 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,397 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- both wiper blades torn slightly
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
10 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,740 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- handbrake will not stay in the off postition without holding it , brakes not binding
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,270 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,769 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 46,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
15 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,822 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 42,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
15 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,922 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 41,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,431 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 38,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,353 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,305 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,522 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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SW55HHJ was registered on 2006-01-30
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