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H6 ARX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,311 mi
Last recorded119,311 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 ARX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2026 119,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 118,911 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside + Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,259 miles

Nearside Front Swivel housing oil seal has a slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Swivel housing oil seal has a slight oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 116,259 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Swivel housing oil seal has a slight oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Swivel housing oil seal has a slight oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe at rear flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 111,162 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 109,065 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 100,486 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 100,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 92,256 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,153 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,292 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,613 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,364 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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H6 ARX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 H6 ARX, 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 H6 ARX registered?

H6 ARX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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The MOT history for H6 ARX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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