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X22 RHJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,696 mi
Last recorded163,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX22 RHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 163,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 163,688 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear prop shaft universal joint wear (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested no lights working (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlamps switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlamps switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all position lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements all position lamps not working (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ON TRANSMISSION (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR AXLE TORSION ARMS FRONT BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES BALDLY PERISHING CRACKED ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 159,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 155,572 miles

both front hockey bushes slight worn

both rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition

oil leak

rear chassis rails slight corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 155,569 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front hockey bushes slight worn

both rear tie rod arm bushes poor condition

oil leak

rear chassis rails slight corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 155,553 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2023 146,766 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 133,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 124,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,345 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive FRont &rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps rusty and weak

Fail 6 Jun 2019 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive FRont &rear axle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main chassis and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

side steps rusty and weak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,516 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 96,516 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,228 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 86,228 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat crossmember (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear seat cross rail (5.2.6)

rear cross member and chassis rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,697 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 58,470 miles

rear seat belt cross brace rusty

swival seals leaking

Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,470 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear seat belt cross brace rusty

swival seals leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,474 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 53,474 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,265 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 32,375 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,045 miles

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

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

both front seat belt webbing scuffed & slight damage o/k

o/s/r shocker cover dropped

passenger mirror cracked

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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X22 RHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 X22 RHJ, 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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X22 RHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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