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WG06 XCE

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

260,146 mi
Last recorded260,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 XCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 260,146 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails and box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 254,265 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear box section/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 247,656 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 241,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 235,970 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2021 235,963 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 231,287 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 221,025 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hub seal has a slight seepage.

Rear diff mount ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of dirt.

Fail 5 Apr 2019 221,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at centre. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hub seal has a slight seepage.

Rear diff mount ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of dirt.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 209,735 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 201,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 200,137 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 198,254 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 198,235 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 196,893 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 174,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 152,955 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 152,952 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 121,515 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 121,515 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 92,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,182 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 67,182 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WG06 XCE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG06 XCE, 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 WG06 XCE registered?

WG06 XCE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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