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SXI 848

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,496 mi
Last recorded84,496 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSXI 848
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 84,496 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 80,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,026 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.93 actual 3.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2024 74,863 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 74,860 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.93 actual 3.45 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 69,173 miles

rear prop shaft rear universal joint worn rust from joint bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2022 65,842 miles

Nearside front side repeater faded

front indicator bulbs very faded

Fail 31 Jan 2022 65,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Excessive movement up and down in the N/S/F drag link end marked yellow. Ball joint gaiter also deteriorated (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear cross member has excessive within 30cm of a body mounting area's marked yellow. Also in the nsr wheel arch on the chassis. This corrosion is also within tow bar attachment prescribed area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The A Frame ball joint at the rear the dust cover is completely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Moisture around both front spherical hubs

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroding in the same places as the n/s/r but not considered excessive yet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area on the o/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive damp around the propshaft input on the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drag Link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 59,388 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross-member heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & offside rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil residue nearside front & offside front swivel housings

rear 'A' frame ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

steering knock

Fail 25 Jan 2020 59,266 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross-member heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & offside rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavily deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil residue nearside front & offside front swivel housings

rear 'A' frame ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

steering knock

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,789 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,957 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 49,130 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 43,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,060 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,252 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,470 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 20,066 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,735 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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SXI 848 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SXI 848, 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 SXI 848 registered?

SXI 848 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is SXI 848 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SXI 848 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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