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PX06 WHT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,574 mi
Last recorded129,574 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 129,574 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 129,573 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 125,380 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 116,831 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 116,821 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 111,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 108,770 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 108,755 miles

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pitman arm/ idler (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 106,361 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 968,779 miles

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

Rear propshaft front universal joint has slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2019 968,779 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear propshaft front universal joint has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,912 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 85,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,990 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,201 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 60,197 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear uj slight wear

Pass 11 Apr 2014 54,151 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 47,934 miles

Centre rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,934 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,161 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,385 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,816 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 27,816 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 WHT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WHT, 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 PX06 WHT registered?

PX06 WHT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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