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X15 PGJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,895 mi
Last recorded148,895 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 PGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 148,895 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 141,619 miles

All 4 tyres have stepped tread on inner/outer edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 141,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

All 4 tyres have stepped tread on inner/outer edges

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 132,990 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres badly out of shape

no emission plate

Fail 18 Jul 2023 132,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/8516 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres badly out of shape

no emission plate

Pass 28 Jun 2022 125,390 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside front swivel joint leaking grease

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

Offside front swivel joint leaking grease

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 117,528 miles

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

o/s n/s front hubs leaking

Fail 10 Jun 2021 117,517 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s n/s front hubs leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2019 109,986 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

advise servo

Pass 23 May 2018 103,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise o/s n/s front hubs leaking

Fail 23 May 2018 103,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise o/s n/s front hubs leaking

Pass 13 Apr 2017 93,939 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 85,318 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 75,954 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 75,954 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,639 miles

advise o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2013 55,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,173 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,783 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,169 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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X15 PGJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X15 PGJ, 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 X15 PGJ registered?

X15 PGJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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