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WR06 XSY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

147,847 mi
Last recorded147,847 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 147,847 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,761 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 129,825 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,035 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight movement in o/s sphere joint

Pass 25 May 2022 112,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 105,982 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,523 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 100,523 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 95,103 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 86,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,379 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 70,682 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 56,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,225 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,597 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 26,660 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,129 miles

N,S,F seat belt has flufing/fraying on rear of belt,

N,S,F tyre worn to 3mm in centre of tred, limit 1.6mm,

O,S,F seat belt has fluffing/fraying on rear of belt,

O,S,F tyre worn to 3mm, in centre of tred, limit 1.6mm,

Small oil leak from full flow oil filter,

Small oil leak from turbo oil drain back pipe gaskit,

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

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 XSY 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 94.7%.

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 XSY, 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

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What year was WR06 XSY registered?

WR06 XSY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is WR06 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 XSY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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