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PX06 XCZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,474 mi
Last recorded76,474 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX06 XCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2026 76,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low beam pattern wobbles when vehicle driven (4.1.2 (a))

All bushes worn, no excessive movement

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 74,168 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both nearside and offside slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 74,168 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pads worn less than 1.5mm thick (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed obd connection issue. no access to under seat battery with out removal of seat (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both nearside and offside slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,977 miles

both ns and os seat belts slightly damaged

front pads worn to 2mm

oil leak on engine

os headlamp loose

Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,640 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 23 Mar 2023 62,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,158 miles

ns and os seat belts starting to fray

ns rear and os front tyre worn

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2021 54,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 50,000 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper corner corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

all side step are unable to be folded away

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,173 miles

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

Nearside step will not retract

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

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

Offside step will not retract

Rear step will not retract

Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside step will not retract

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

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

Offside step will not retract

Rear step will not retract

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,177 miles

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

Oil leak engine (rear)

Oil leak gear box

head lights affected by side lights

Fail 10 Nov 2017 41,177 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine (rear)

Oil leak gear box

head lights affected by side lights

Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,214 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,541 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 28,443 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,897 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 24,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,951 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,115 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,277 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 XCZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

PX06 XCZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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