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OE06 XZF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,483 mi
Last recorded98,483 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE06 XZF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 98,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 97,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 97,562 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 95,731 miles

Offside Front front hub slight oil leak

Offside Front front hub slight oil leak

rear axle rear a frame dust cover split

Pass 19 Oct 2023 92,965 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff cradle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

reverse lamp not working

Pass 28 Oct 2022 90,408 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper rear diff cradle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 87,432 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear mud flap insecure

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,998 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

brake pipes corroding

Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,933 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front brake pads low

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2019 80,936 miles

rear suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly

Pass 5 Dec 2018 77,632 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 74,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,678 miles

both front swilel ball end seals started to leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 67,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front swilel ball end seals started to leak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,192 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 59,637 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,963 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,174 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 34,724 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 34,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 24,711 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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OE06 XZF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 OE06 XZF, 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 OE06 XZF registered?

OE06 XZF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is OE06 XZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE06 XZF 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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