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X11 RDS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,674 mi
Last recorded48,674 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 RDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 48,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 45,572 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 44,341 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 44,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side-step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front hub seals leaking oil

Front shock absorber casings heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear anti roll bar link bushes perished/split

Rear centre chassis cross mount corroded/ holed

Rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded

steering damper mounting bushes perished/ split

Pass 24 May 2023 42,711 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 39,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 39,410 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 39,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 38,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 36,775 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 35,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 33,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 31,250 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 28,914 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 26,537 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 23,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 18,400 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 18,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 13,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,642 miles

High level stop lamp not working.

O/S/F swivel seal leaking.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 9,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F swivel seal leaking.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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X11 RDS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X11 RDS, 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 X11 RDS registered?

X11 RDS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is X11 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 RDS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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