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LR05 DXN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 DXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 112,114 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 112,055 miles

(chassis heavily undersealed inner and outer)

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 112,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (outer chassis corroded /holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (Rear cross member corroded holed close to mounting fixings) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (Rear cross member inner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper (rear wiper blade defective)

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (All main feed pipes front to rear /Offside) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 111,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 110,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,027 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 110,027 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,110 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis corroded throughout

Fail 24 Aug 2021 107,107 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe goes in between spring when steering on full lock (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides front chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis corroded throughout

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,356 miles

chassis coated

Fail 27 Aug 2020 104,356 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

chassis coated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,097 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 103,097 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken at lower end (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive at fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,945 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,906 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 92,916 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,986 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,499 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,276 miles

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)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 78,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 74,426 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

washer aims poor

Pass 18 Jan 2012 68,495 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front brake pipe greased

oil leaks

Fail 18 Jan 2012 68,495 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2011 62,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2011 62,239 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,189 miles

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

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

no clutch pedal rubber

Fail 22 Dec 2009 47,189 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

no clutch pedal rubber

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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LR05 DXN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 LR05 DXN, 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 LR05 DXN registered?

LR05 DXN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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