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WR06 XOJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,988 mi
Last recorded59,988 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 XOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,988 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 55,715 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 52,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close to limit (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front washer jets weak jets cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2020 49,291 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,291 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 45,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,166 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake efficiency only just met @ 52%

fuel leak o/s front

Fail 6 Aug 2018 41,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear service brake efficiency only just met @ 52%

fuel leak o/s front

Pass 14 Aug 2017 36,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake efficiency only just met

Fail 14 Aug 2017 36,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 9 Aug 2016 32,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 32,806 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 30,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s front o/s front o/s rear tyres perished.

Pass 13 Aug 2014 28,293 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 21,155 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,807 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 17,838 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 16,003 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,802 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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WR06 XOJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WR06 XOJ, 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 WR06 XOJ registered?

WR06 XOJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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The MOT history for WR06 XOJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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