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XEZ 9946

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEZ 9946
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 83,942 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub looks wet, suggest check brakes and axle seal for leaks

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

Fail 3 May 2022 83,940 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub looks wet, suggest check brakes and axle seal for leaks

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 80,322 miles

Slight fuel leak

Fail 20 Apr 2021 80,322 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight fuel leak

Pass 22 Apr 2020 75,361 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 72,690 miles

OSR mudflap insecure

Fail 9 May 2019 72,690 miles

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

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

OSR mudflap insecure

Pass 9 May 2018 68,662 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 65,569 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 65,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 62,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 62,155 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 58,891 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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XEZ 9946 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 XEZ 9946, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XEZ 9946 registered?

XEZ 9946 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is XEZ 9946 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XEZ 9946 shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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