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999 XPT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,791 mi
Last recorded50,791 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 XPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,791 miles

Front spheres weeping grease

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

side steps corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 50,791 miles

Front spheres weeping grease

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

side steps corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 47,485 miles

Front front spheres leaking slightly

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

side steps corroded and holed

Pass 20 Oct 2023 43,093 miles

Front axle spheres leaking slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2022 39,974 miles

Front Spheres Leaking Slightly

Steering Damper Bush Worn

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 34,741 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 32,151 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,142 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 28,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,012 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,233 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 19,233 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,545 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 8,773 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,614 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 5,840 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 5,307 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,147 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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999 XPT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 999 XPT, 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 999 XPT registered?

999 XPT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is 999 XPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 999 XPT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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