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LD06 XWP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,775 mi
Last recorded129,775 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 XWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 129,775 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 129,190 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,856 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 128,856 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 126,445 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 126,445 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 124,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 124,711 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 123,029 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 120,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s brake pads wearing unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 120,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excessive movement in tractor joint(and oil leak) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front o/s and n/s brake pads wearing unevenly-inners getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 117,223 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 111,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 102,036 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 961,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 88,854 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 86,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 86,518 miles

chip in screen

Fail 27 Apr 2011 86,516 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chip in screen

Pass 9 Apr 2010 82,572 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,570 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,727 miles

front number plate deteriorated advise to be changed

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,720 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front number plate deteriorated advise to be changed

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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LD06 XWP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LD06 XWP, 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 LD06 XWP registered?

LD06 XWP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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