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W806 XAA

1999 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

313,320 mi
Last recorded313,320 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Land Rover Defender106,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW806 XAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 313,320 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 305,610 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 294,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp lens discoloured.

Pass 12 Dec 2022 283,322 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 273,743 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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W806 XAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 W806 XAA, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W806 XAA registered?

W806 XAA is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is W806 XAA safe to buy?

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