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VU06 XPM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,913 mi
Last recorded54,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XPM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,913 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 52,491 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 52,491 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 50,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 50,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion apparent (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 46,410 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion apparent (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 44,533 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 430,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs of corrosion chassis to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe showing signs of corrosion chassis to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 40,818 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,110 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 32,666 miles

both front wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 26,454 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 24,976 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 23,073 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 20,582 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 17,540 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 15,306 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 12,239 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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VU06 XPM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU06 XPM, 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 VU06 XPM registered?

VU06 XPM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is VU06 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XPM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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