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PX56 XOL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,473 mi
Last recorded86,473 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 XOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 86,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame on axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,311 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to calipers corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 82,118 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/pipes area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint on top of rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 80,396 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 80,393 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Pump/Pipe Area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 78,491 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from flexible hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides across axle to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear tyres badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,196 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 77,194 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,280 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,645 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 64,299 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 61,240 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 61,240 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,150 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2014 59,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,448 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front hub seals appear to be leaking oil

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,576 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 55,573 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,938 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 52,910 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine damp with oil

Front diff damp with oil

Gearbox damp with oil

Rear diff damp with oil

Pass 18 Oct 2010 35,094 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 28,181 miles

Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,181 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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PX56 XOL 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 PX56 XOL, 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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PX56 XOL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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