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P10 BXO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,200 mi
Last recorded143,200 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 BXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 143,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 139,376 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 139,375 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 135,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 131,303 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front swivel housings slight oil leak

Fail 8 Feb 2023 131,299 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users BOTH FRONT HUB OIL SEALS LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 124,890 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 117,789 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 117,787 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,688 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,682 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system corroded and joint (flexi connection) (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,763 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,532 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,540 miles

Both front hub seals slightly leak

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn smooth

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 95,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both front hub seals slightly leak

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn smooth

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,625 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,818 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,967 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 48,485 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,033 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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P10 BXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 P10 BXO, 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 P10 BXO registered?

P10 BXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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