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HN06 XDU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,744 mi
Last recorded82,744 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN06 XDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 82,744 miles

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 17 Dec 2024 79,580 miles

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Fail 17 Dec 2024 79,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

both front swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 14 Nov 2023 74,507 miles

Front both hub swivels leaking grease

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,787 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 64,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,449 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 56,165 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 53,579 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 51,683 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,078 miles

offside front tyre low on tread

slight freeplay in nearside track rod end

Fail 29 Apr 2015 48,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre low on tread

slight freeplay in nearside track rod end

Pass 7 May 2014 46,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 May 2014 46,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,273 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 41,722 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 41,722 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,090 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,812 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 30,805 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 May 2009 22,626 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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HN06 XDU 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 77.3%.

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 HN06 XDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN06 XDU registered?

HN06 XDU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is HN06 XDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN06 XDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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