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XS06 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS06 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,256 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2026 106,235 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from engine bay (8.4.1 (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 Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2025 103,617 miles

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

rear cross chassis corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2025 103,617 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre steel hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear cross chassis corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2024 101,599 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 99,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 94,327 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 93,765 miles

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

door steps corroded

rear shocker bushes worn

slight play in o/s front hub

Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,360 miles

o/s front hub slight leak

Pass 29 Nov 2019 88,532 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,896 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 81,107 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 77,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,720 miles

o/s hub leaking slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2014 67,298 miles

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

brake pipesrusted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 67,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pipesrusted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 61,876 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 56,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,493 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,172 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 18,358 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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XS06 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XS06 DEF, 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 XS06 DEF registered?

XS06 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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