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777 XEE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

31,948 mi
Last recorded31,948 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration777 XEE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 31,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 31,946 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 31,337 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 31,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 30,424 miles

Central Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front steering drop arm ball joint cover split

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 29,916 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2021 28,953 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 28,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 27,569 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 25,006 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 25,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,057 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 24,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 23,227 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 23,227 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 21,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,572 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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777 XEE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 777 XEE, 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 777 XEE registered?

777 XEE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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