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H13 XGN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,638 mi
Last recorded98,638 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 XGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 98,638 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 98,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 98,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 96,967 miles

Note! rear access step is insecure.

Note! steering damper has a worn bush/bolt.

Fail 15 Jan 2024 96,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Note! rear access step is insecure.

Note! steering damper has a worn bush/bolt.

Pass 18 Jan 2023 90,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 90,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 86,130 miles

Note! slight play in steering damper bush.

Pass 3 Dec 2020 79,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,519 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 69,478 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 69,478 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 64,115 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 64,114 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,642 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2016 59,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 54,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just over 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front hub seals leaking

both front tyres wearing edges

Fail 2 Dec 2014 48,681 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front hub seals leaking

both front tyres wearing edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front swivel hubs leaking

both front tyre wearing inner edges

both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 Nov 2012 36,562 miles

both front swivel joints leaking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 30,431 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,505 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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H13 XGN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 H13 XGN, 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 H13 XGN registered?

H13 XGN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is H13 XGN safe to buy?

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