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SK06 XRM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 XRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 109,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,389 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s belt (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 107,334 miles

Central Brake hose excessively chafed rubbin on propshaft brake and not held to chassi (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from front to rear no clipped in (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s o/s belt (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 105,209 miles

drivers seatbelt has damage to the webbing

front steering track rod end gaiters deteriorated

front to rear brake pipe corroded

overall service brake performance just met minimum requirement, rear brake discs corroded ,rear brakes may require service

Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 101,205 miles

off side front shocker has a slight misting of oil

seat belts have slight damage

tyres outer sidewalls deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2021 98,528 miles

brakes just met minimum requirement ,, may require service

Pass 31 May 2019 95,391 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 93,724 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 93,724 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 89,997 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,615 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,615 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,902 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,001 miles

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

offsdie front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,001 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offsdie front seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Mar 2013 77,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front headlight output reduced due to stickers on headlights

nearside mirror cracked but doesn't affect view

offside seat belt fraying

Fail 26 Mar 2013 77,459 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

front headlight output reduced due to stickers on headlights

nearside mirror cracked but doesn't affect view

offside seat belt fraying

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,892 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,273 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,312 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 XRM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

SK06 XRM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is SK06 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK06 XRM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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