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FM06 XBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 XBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 97,373 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 87,079 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 83,986 miles

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,983 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 80,851 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub oil seal minor leak

Offside Front Hub oil seal minor leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 80,850 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub oil seal minor leak

Offside Front Hub oil seal minor leak

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 76,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 76,809 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,762 miles

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

rear out riggers corroded by body mounts

Fail 8 Jun 2020 72,758 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

rear out riggers corroded by body mounts

Pass 3 May 2019 68,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,846 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 63,835 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2017 59,487 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 59,076 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 20 May 2015 52,121 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,970 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,353 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 40,283 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,622 miles

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

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

o/s/f stop lock fitted wrong way

swivel housings have slight leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 20,391 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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FM06 XBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM06 XBV, 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 FM06 XBV registered?

FM06 XBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is FM06 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 XBV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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