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HG06 OXW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,095 mi
Last recorded96,095 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 OXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 96,095 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transfer box near parking brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear and at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear and at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 96,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive transfer box near parking brake (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear and at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded near rear and at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 91,596 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x two (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 89,983 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 89,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper deformed and unserviceable Eye Bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 84,839 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,155 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,942 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 74,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 70,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

osf drop arm ball joint boot split

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 52,553 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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HG06 OXW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG06 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

HG06 OXW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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