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WA06 XLR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,401 mi
Last recorded90,401 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 XLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 90,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 89,004 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight seepage from hub (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,775 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Slight leak from n/s front swivel hub

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Slight leak from n/s front swivel hub

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 80,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,427 miles

N/s/front swivel housing, slight leak

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,187 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 73,359 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop, rear uj slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,955 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to tear

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 69,704 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear propshaft rear joint has slight play

Pass 11 Jun 2014 65,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 61,700 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING LEAKING

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,975 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 44,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2011 44,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,602 miles

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,325 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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WA06 XLR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WA06 XLR, 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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WA06 XLR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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