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RX06 RZY

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,335 mi
Last recorded145,335 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX06 RZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 145,335 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 145,330 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to the nearside front flexi hose (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 143,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 139,897 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower swivell hub leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 139,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 139,894 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,287 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STEERING ARM TRACK ROD END BOOT PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STEERING ARM TRACK ROD END BOOT PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 135,575 miles

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

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

both track rod end ball joint covers perishing

Fail 18 Aug 2021 135,575 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both track rod end ball joint covers perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,184 miles

chassis mounting areas at rear of vehicle corroded

front steering arm (rear) deformed but still performing fine

oil leaks

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

vehicle underside corroded around suspension mountings

Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,007 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable rear (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and center (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear and center (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive rear crossmember corroded, rear suspension arm mountings (2.4.A.3)

oil leaks

slight play from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2017 129,153 miles

corrosion to o/s/ f metal brake pipe

dampness to n/s half shaft outer gasket

movement in rear tie bar bushes

oil leak

slight play in o/s track rod ends

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 5 May 2016 126,101 miles

n/s body support bracket corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 126,095 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe and furrel (3.6.B.2c)

n/s body support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,073 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 122,829 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 122,829 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 119,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,863 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,863 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2010 59,160 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

o/s draglink end dustcover rubber split

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,105 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 38,105 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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RX06 RZY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RX06 RZY, 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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RX06 RZY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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