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GP06 XOD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,210 mi
Last recorded53,210 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 XOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 53,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 53,115 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 53,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,658 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 52,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 52,557 miles

Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,925 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,917 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,014 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 43,970 miles

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

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

no emissions recorded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,968 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 2,352 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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GP06 XOD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GP06 XOD, 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 GP06 XOD registered?

GP06 XOD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is GP06 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 XOD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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