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VU06 XPP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

76,036 mi
Last recorded76,036 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 76,036 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 15 May 2026 76,036 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 May 2025 75,054 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 75,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 74,887 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,668 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 74,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component fouling steering fouling brake flexi brake pipe (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,354 miles

rear panel corroded

slight wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2022 73,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear panel corroded

slight wear in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 70,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 68,766 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 67,501 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,397 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust catches tow bar

rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,831 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,686 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 61,686 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 53,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 46,870 miles

Park brake cable slow to return

Fail 24 May 2012 46,869 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2011 41,238 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 36,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 31,411 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 XPP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VU06 XPP, 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 XPP registered?

VU06 XPP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is VU06 XPP safe to buy?

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