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PX06 VHT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,327 mi
Last recorded208,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 VHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 208,327 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 198,487 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 188,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 179,865 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 171,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 160,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 150,022 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 141,256 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 131,538 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,501 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 112,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 96,940 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,923 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 67,357 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,468 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,986 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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PX06 VHT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PX06 VHT, 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 VHT?

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What year was PX06 VHT registered?

PX06 VHT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is PX06 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX06 VHT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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