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FL06 XMM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,737 mi
Last recorded82,737 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XMM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 82,207 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 81,262 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,984 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 76,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 74,881 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,822 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 73,364 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 70,155 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,256 miles

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

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

front propshaft rear UJ has slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2014 62,937 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 62,937 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,833 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 56,833 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 49,375 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,166 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 30,971 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 22,222 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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FL06 XMM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL06 XMM, 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 FL06 XMM registered?

FL06 XMM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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