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AF06 VXC

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,857 mi
Last recorded149,857 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VXC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 149,857 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 147,582 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 141,573 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 21 Sep 2023 141,571 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jun 2022 137,496 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,903 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 133,117 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 133,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 132,800 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 114,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs advance wear

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2015 114,135 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs advance wear

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 102,873 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 90,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,702 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,527 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 65,389 miles

crack in screen

Fail 11 Jan 2011 65,385 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

crack in screen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 51,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,075 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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AF06 VXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF06 VXC, 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 AF06 VXC registered?

AF06 VXC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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