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HJ06 XWL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,684 mi
Last recorded132,684 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 XWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 132,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 125,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 123,000 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 120,407 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 120,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 118,484 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,659 miles

Nearside Front and offside hub seals leaking

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 110,711 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 110,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,141 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 105,141 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,321 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 94,876 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 892,993 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,697 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 65,549 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,473 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,193 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,646 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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HJ06 XWL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HJ06 XWL, 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 HJ06 XWL registered?

HJ06 XWL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is HJ06 XWL safe to buy?

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