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HJ06 XWS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,343 mi
Last recorded137,343 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 137,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 135,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,904 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,084 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 127,074 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In front of wheel, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 117,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 115,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 115,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Beam image slightly affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 111,941 miles

Nearside Front hub seal slight seepage

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflecter comeing louse (1.7.5a)

slight leak near side front hub

Fail 17 Mar 2016 97,537 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output reflecter comeing louse (1.7.5a)

slight leak near side front hub

Pass 19 Mar 2015 88,243 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 88,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,238 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 68,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,484 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,035 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,235 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,163 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 XWS 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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

HJ06 XWS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is HJ06 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ06 XWS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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