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WR06 XSP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 XSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 125,003 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 125,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 112,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 112,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,241 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,751 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 80,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 60,465 miles

o/s seatbelt slightly scagged

oil around steering box area

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 XSP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WR06 XSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WR06 XSP?

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What year was WR06 XSP registered?

WR06 XSP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is WR06 XSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 XSP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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