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X23 DEX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,019 mi
Last recorded110,019 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 DEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 110,019 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 108,383 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 108,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 85,229 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 83,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,080 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 69,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 718,995 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 59,629 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,728 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 42,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 42,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Upper (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Upper (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 31,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight leak both tractor joints

Pass 14 May 2012 23,104 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 20,542 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 17,857 miles

Oil leak rear diff

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

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

Slight leak from tractor joint seals

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 14,232 miles

slight dampness sphere joints

slight play in top axel wish bone N/S bush

slight scratches qn O/S front tyre wall

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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X23 DEX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X23 DEX, 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 X23 DEX registered?

X23 DEX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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