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X5 CRT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

32,450 mi
Last recorded32,450 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 CRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 32,450 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,818 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 31,754 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 31,589 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 30,684 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 27,585 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,915 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,397 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,970 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 23,967 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,793 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 22,104 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 21,559 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 20,404 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,276 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 121,277 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,663 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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X5 CRT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X5 CRT, 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 X5 CRT registered?

X5 CRT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is X5 CRT safe to buy?

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