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WP06 XJA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,427 mi
Last recorded168,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP06 XJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 168,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 163,554 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 157,176 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 151,878 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak evident

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Fail 14 Mar 2023 151,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak evident

rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,390 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 147,389 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated transmission brake (1.1.13 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside steering damper bush deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 143,673 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 139,343 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 130,619 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 120,846 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 110,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,369 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,016 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 80,713 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,898 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 608,555 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,122 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,107 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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WP06 XJA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WP06 XJA, 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 WP06 XJA registered?

WP06 XJA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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