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VU06 XRM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,156 mi
Last recorded132,156 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 132,156 miles

Central Front wiper blade leaving smear on screen

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 12,991 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 12,759 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 12,757 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 12,584 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 11,643 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 10,540 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 9,512 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 8,040 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 7,956 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leaking down the back of engine and around bell-housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 6,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 5,906 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 5,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 4,987 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 4,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 4,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 3,961 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 3,324 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 2,534 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 2,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,643 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 XRM 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 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 XRM, 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

How do I check the history of VU06 XRM?

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What year was VU06 XRM registered?

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

Is VU06 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 XRM 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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