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VX06 OUU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,775 mi
Last recorded37,775 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 OUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 37,775 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 37,775 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,217 miles

front and rear diff pinion oil seals leaking

Fail 5 Dec 2016 28,217 miles

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

front and rear diff pinion oil seals leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 17,662 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,976 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 14,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 12,249 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 7,929 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,040 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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VX06 OUU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX06 OUU, 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 VX06 OUU registered?

VX06 OUU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is VX06 OUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 OUU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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