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HG06 OXV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 OXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 177,001 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Footstep excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement “A” frame arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 177,001 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel bearing has excessive free play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel bearing has excessive free play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and inter cooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Footstep excessively corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged Chafing on fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement “A” frame arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly damaged Pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 168,921 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in front swivel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 168,921 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Slight play in front swivel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 163,409 miles

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

exhaust system metal mountings deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 159,729 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 159,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 152,092 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 147,904 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)

Fail 4 May 2017 147,904 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 139,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 125,746 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,743 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

body mounting bolts missing n/s centre and os centre

n/s front swivel seal leaking

Pass 29 May 2013 121,302 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 104,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 95,420 miles

N/S of front crash bar broken and loose.

Very slight leak from N/S/F swivel joint seal.

Pass 1 May 2010 78,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2010 78,780 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HG06 OXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG06 OXV, 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 HG06 OXV registered?

HG06 OXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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