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PX06 XCO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,725 mi
Last recorded81,725 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,725 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers foot pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 80,463 miles

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER DRIVERS FLOOR PAN SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,191 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 78,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,592 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Chassis and Underside of Vehicle Covered in Underseal.

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,507 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front head lamp cracked

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

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 75,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Front head lamp cracked

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

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

Rear axle corroded

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 72,854 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear General corrosion on chassis.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,841 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension

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

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

Power steering box leaking

Fail 28 Mar 2019 69,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Power steering box leaking

General corrosion to rear suspension

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,036 miles

General corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rearmost (2.4.G.4b)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 67,036 miles

General corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rearmost (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,341 miles

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

rear diff casing corroded/leaking slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 60,963 miles

Rear axle diff casing corroded and leaking slightly

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,021 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 57,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre tread perished slightly

offside head lamp cracked but does not effect beam image

slight leak at steering box

Pass 21 Mar 2013 51,091 miles

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

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

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

slight dampness of oil at steering box

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,647 miles

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

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

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

sings of fuel leak from engine but not at time of test

slight dampness of oil at steering box

Fail 20 Mar 2012 47,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

signs of fuel leak from engine. but not leaking at time of test

slight dampness of oil at steering box

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,276 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 40,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 35,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XCO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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