CarVerify

Free Car Check

PX06 RZP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

80,492 mi
Last recorded80,492 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 RZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 80,492 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 80,492 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play axle frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 78,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints / flanges heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight ovality in tyre (235/85/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel hub play

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear slight oil weep from hub seal

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 78,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all joints / flanges heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub play

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight ovality in tyre (235/85/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front swivel hub play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear slight oil weep from hub seal

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 76,755 miles

Both rear shocks corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust joints corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil weep from both front swivel hubs

Fail 7 May 2024 76,754 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Both rear shocks corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust joints corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

oil weep from both front swivel hubs

Pass 5 May 2023 75,623 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust joints corroded

Front Bumper damaged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency just passed

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 75,621 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet missing (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements poor sound (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust joints corroded

Front Bumper damaged.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 74,200 miles

Exhaust Joints Corroded

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body Panel Around Rear Fog Lamp Damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine At Bell Housing Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Input Flange Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 72,122 miles

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

Front bumper damaged.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of the two. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

oil weep from nearside front and offside front swivel hub seals.

Fail 6 May 2021 72,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet nozzle missing. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front bumper damaged.

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear of the two. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

oil weep from nearside front and offside front swivel hub seals.

Pass 7 May 2020 70,112 miles

Both Front Swivel Hub Seals Weeping

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing, Transfer Case And Rear Diff Input Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 70,112 miles

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

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

Both Front Swivel Hub Seals Weeping

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Bell Housing, Transfer Case And Rear Diff Input Areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,417 miles

Both Front Swivel Hub Seals Weaping Slightly

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Input Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer Case Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Upper Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,417 miles

Both Front Swivel Hub Seals Weaping Slightly

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Input Seal Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer Case Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Upper Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 66,164 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,369 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 61,369 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 58,831 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,831 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 56,530 miles

Exhaust joints corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Oil weep from front hub seals.

Pass 2 May 2014 56,530 miles

Exhaust joints corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Oil weep from front hub seals.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,617 miles

slight lift in steering box drop arm ball joint rear shocker top bushes worn sugest under body steam clean and and wax oil

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,507 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 50,017 miles

Oil leak

Both front swivel hub seals weeeping.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,017 miles

Both front swivel hub seals weeeping.

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,071 miles

brake pedal hard application o/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion. slight diesel leak from top of rear of engine

Fail 4 May 2010 47,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal hard application o/s front metal brake pipe slight corrosion. slight diesel leak from top of rear of engine

Pass 5 May 2009 44,177 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PX06 RZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 PX06 RZP, 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 PX06 RZP?

You can check the full history of PX06 RZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PX06 RZP registered?

PX06 RZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is PX06 RZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX06 RZP shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX06 RZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PX06 RZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.