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PJ55 XFL

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,137 mi
Last recorded167,137 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 XFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 167,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 163,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 159,525 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 151,396 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,149 miles

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 143,143 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 139,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Attached to front chassis crossmember ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from wheel hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 139,378 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded Attached to front chassis crossmember ()

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported across axle case (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play on steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive from wheel hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,186 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 129,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 128,981 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 124,754 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,521 miles

coolant leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,219 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,362 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 88,473 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 81,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump bolts missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,994 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 61,363 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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PJ55 XFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJ55 XFL, 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 PJ55 XFL registered?

PJ55 XFL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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