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MA06 XWU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,428 mi
Last recorded47,428 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 XWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 47,428 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 46,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 44,413 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 43,195 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,442 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 40,061 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 38,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 37,540 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 36,238 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,919 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 34,908 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 31,746 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 28,859 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,497 miles

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 14 May 2010 23,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 17,215 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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MA06 XWU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MA06 XWU, 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

How do I check the history of MA06 XWU?

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What year was MA06 XWU registered?

MA06 XWU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is MA06 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 XWU shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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