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FP06 XOU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

64,679 mi
Last recorded64,679 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 XOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 64,679 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 64,675 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure nut from drop arm to box loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 63,005 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 63,005 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,839 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 46,125 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2015 36,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 26,362 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,952 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 25,404 miles

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

rear brake discs surface rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2011 23,526 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,051 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 19,051 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 17,203 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 10,767 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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FP06 XOU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FP06 XOU, 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 FP06 XOU registered?

FP06 XOU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is FP06 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 XOU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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