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FL06 XNJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,332 mi
Last recorded132,332 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 XNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 132,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 129,369 miles

all tyres perished but not showing cords

Fail 14 Jun 2023 129,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres perished but not showing cords

Pass 19 Apr 2022 125,658 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,650 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 124,628 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 122,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,366 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 120,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail/axle support bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight chassis/under body corrosion

Under body/chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2017 119,203 miles

road test carried out for brakes

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 119,192 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished getting low and outer sidewall damaged

front brake pipes corroded

front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded suggest attention

front tyres perished

movement in steering joints

oil around engine and transmission

rear chassis and towbar area heavily undersealed

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,694 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

lift in steering box drop arm ball joint

oil around gearbox

oil around steering box

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 27 May 2015 100,329 miles

lift in steering drop arm ball joint

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 1 Jun 2014 88,299 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 88,281 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2013 74,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,764 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight grumble.ADVISE,

Fail 1 Jun 2012 70,764 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s/f wheel bearing has very slight grumble.ADVISE,

Pass 1 Jun 2011 58,003 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 58,003 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2010 46,097 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2010 46,097 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,350 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 XNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FL06 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL06 XNJ registered?

FL06 XNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is FL06 XNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 XNJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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