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SK06 XPW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,039 mi
Last recorded75,039 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 XPW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,039 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,717 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 72,456 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,548 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 71,023 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,999 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 65,590 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,915 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,311 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,521 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,194 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,380 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,262 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 52,245 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,937 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,937 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,098 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,528 miles

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

rear prop-shaft rear univertial joint slightly worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 23,220 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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SK06 XPW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SK06 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK06 XPW registered?

SK06 XPW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is SK06 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 XPW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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