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SK06 XRW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,062 mi
Last recorded167,062 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 167,062 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 166,735 miles

Steering wheel has slight damage but not weakening its overall rigidity.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 161,728 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 161,727 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 155,728 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 147,921 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2020 147,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 138,621 miles

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion to chassis

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

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

cross member above rear axle corroded but not structural

item in swept area windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 26 Mar 2019 138,594 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger at body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion to chassis

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak at swivel joint

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering damper bush worn

cross member above rear axle corroded but not structural

item in swept area windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 9 Mar 2018 125,367 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint has slight leaking of oil

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front swivel joint has slight leaking of oil

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 114,130 miles

Oil leak at transfer box ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 114,129 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet missing (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti slip surface slightly worn

Clutch pedal anti slip surface worn

Oil leak at transfer box ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,760 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 104,760 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,178 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 69,694 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 69,694 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,228 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

nearside door mirror cracked

rear transferbox has oil leak

wipers does not park automatically

Fail 21 Mar 2012 58,228 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

nearside door mirror cracked

rear transferbox has oil leak

steering damper bush worn

wipers does not park automatically

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside tyre c ut but not to cord

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,498 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

offside tyre c ut but not to cord

transmission brake sticking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,304 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,363 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 XRW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 SK06 XRW, 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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SK06 XRW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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