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PX06 WHL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,300 mi
Last recorded98,300 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 98,300 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3909 285/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 4109 285/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3909 285/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 3909 285/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,309 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (285/75/16 112/119) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rubber perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (285/75/16 112/119) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,270 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 89,326 miles

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Pass 2 Aug 2021 87,041 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,801 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 82,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,543 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 77,040 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling tie bar (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling tie bar (4.1.D.2)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin locking device missing axle 'A' frame ball joint split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint axle 'A' frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 68,948 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in steering drop arm

Fail 17 Sep 2014 68,948 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 61,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,147 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,594 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 48,118 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,191 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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PX06 WHL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WHL, 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

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What year was PX06 WHL registered?

PX06 WHL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is PX06 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX06 WHL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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