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VU06 XRA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,141 mi
Last recorded161,141 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 XRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 161,141 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 161,139 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 155,788 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,454 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 145,255 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated tank breather hose deteriorated onto filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded and covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,818 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 138,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body x-member corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,987 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 130,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Caliper pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 125,322 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 117,133 miles

both front swivel pots leaking slightly

Pass 31 May 2017 109,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 103,443 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 103,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,237 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 May 2015 96,237 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake discs worn

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 19 May 2014 89,900 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 82,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2013 82,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 73,446 miles

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber lower bushes worn

oil leaking from front differential pinion

Fail 13 May 2011 62,305 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 62,305 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 48,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 48,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2009 36,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

VU06 XRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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