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PX06 ZSW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,162 mi
Last recorded97,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,162 miles

corrosion in front brake pipes

corrosion in offside rear chassis

front position lamps cannot be switched on independently to headlamps ? advise attention

no kick up on headlamp patterns

starter motor /starting fault requires attention asap

Fail 13 Jul 2022 97,162 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion in front brake pipes

corrosion in offside rear chassis

front position lamps cannot be switched on independently to headlamps ? advise attention

no kick up on headlamp patterns

starter motor /starting fault requires attention asap

Pass 23 Dec 2021 96,713 miles

corrosion at rear chassis,not affecting structural integrity of vehicle but advise welding

non standard headlamps fitted ,position lamps temperamental when ignition on,advise attention

Pass 15 Dec 2020 95,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,344 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,614 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,609 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2017 88,240 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Fail 7 Aug 2017 88,240 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 73,922 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 15 Aug 2013 66,941 miles

underside a little muddy

Pass 5 Apr 2013 66,869 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering damper bush worn

Fail 3 Apr 2013 66,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 606,412 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 606,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,742 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 49,742 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,796 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 29,022 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 29,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZSW 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 65.2%.

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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

PX06 ZSW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for PX06 ZSW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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