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PF06 WXS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,093 mi
Last recorded172,093 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 WXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 172,093 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 166,243 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 159,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,199 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 139,689 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,517 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 32,863 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 22,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 17,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,155 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 13,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PF06 WXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PF06 WXS, 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 PF06 WXS?

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What year was PF06 WXS registered?

PF06 WXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is PF06 WXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF06 WXS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PF06 WXS have outstanding finance?

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