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PE06 LKX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,255 mi
Last recorded66,255 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE06 LKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 66,255 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded close to shocker mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 65,736 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pies corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded from from to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded close to shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 65,729 miles

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis to rear cross brace corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pies corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from several areas of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocker top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded from from to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded close to shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 65,207 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded upto flexi pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded on shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 65,207 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded upto flexi pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive several oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded on shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded on cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 64,819 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes upto flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight wear on uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear shockers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper slight deterioration in rear arm ball joint dust cover

Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

small cut in rear centre arm ball joint dust cover

Fail 12 Aug 2022 64,257 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

small cut in rear centre arm ball joint dust cover

Pass 9 Aug 2021 63,823 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft and rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive from engine, transfer box and rear differential

small cut in rear centre ball joint dust cover

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 30 Jul 2021 63,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft and rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

oil leak but not excessive from engine, transfer box and rear differential

rear exhaust section missing

small cut in rear centre ball joint dust cover

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 22 Oct 2020 63,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 63,431 miles

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

Offside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,490 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cracks on all four tyres

Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,044 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,796 miles

Front Both wiper blades split at ends

Front Brake discs pitted on inner face

Nearside Rear Brake pipe starting to surface corrode at end

Offside Front Brake pipe starting to surface corrode at end

Offside Rear Brake pipe starting to surface corrode at end

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,419 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 57,883 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 57,883 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,795 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,539 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,026 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 41,026 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,995 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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PE06 LKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PE06 LKX, 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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PE06 LKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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