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FM06 XCA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,376 mi
Last recorded86,376 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 XCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,376 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn weeping grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 83,622 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn weeping grease (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 83,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 71,385 miles

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

slight leak on n/s/front swivel seal

Fail 2 Aug 2023 71,375 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen snapped off (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

slight leak on n/s/front swivel seal

Pass 14 Jul 2022 69,250 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,048 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 65,017 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general chassis rusting..

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,668 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE OVER CHASSIS RAIL (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play AT STEERING BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight leak on n/s/front swivel joint..

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,673 miles

slight leak on N/S/F hub seal

Nearside Front tyre perished in tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,019 miles

NSF SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK OSF SWIVEL JOINT HAS SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,234 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/front swivel joint

Pass 12 Jul 2012 31,609 miles

SWIVEL HUB NEARSIDE FRONT SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 19 Jul 2011 28,791 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 25,673 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,773 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 20,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 20,758 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 XCA 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 78.3%.

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 FM06 XCA, 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 FM06 XCA registered?

FM06 XCA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is FM06 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 XCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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