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RX06 WTZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,560 mi
Last recorded86,560 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 86,560 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 86,550 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,755 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,097 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All been under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 73,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,124 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 60,362 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,575 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,719 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 40,719 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 36,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,183 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,651 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 13,197 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 10,468 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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RX06 WTZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTZ, 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 RX06 WTZ registered?

RX06 WTZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is RX06 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX06 WTZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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