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X123 MUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX123 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 145,033 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 144,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 144,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 143,004 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 142,514 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 142,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre flange loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer outlet split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 141,971 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,041 miles

Nearside Front Evidence of Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock

Fail 19 Oct 2020 141,040 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake pipe fouling spring on lock (2.1.4 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front flange (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Evidence of Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock

Pass 3 Oct 2019 139,733 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 139,726 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,771 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 134,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 130,793 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,721 miles

CHASSIS COPIOUS DEBRIS

Lower passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

NSF H\LAMP AIM MAX

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 115,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 115,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 105,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,735 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,128 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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X123 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X123 MUD, 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 X123 MUD registered?

X123 MUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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