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VU06 XPN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,970 mi
Last recorded74,970 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 72,740 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 72,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2019 71,150 miles

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

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 70,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,216 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 59,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,849 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,502 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,517 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,343 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,350 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 XPN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU06 XPN, 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 VU06 XPN registered?

VU06 XPN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is VU06 XPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XPN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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