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902 CJH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,712 mi
Last recorded146,712 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration902 CJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 146,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 141,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 141,296 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 135,371 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 135,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 128,271 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule connection from flexi to steel pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,434 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,854 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 117,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 112,490 miles

BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUBS SLIGHT LEAK

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 102,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 87,257 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 872,330 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 77,149 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 May 2015 77,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,603 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 55,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 45,684 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 45,684 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 41,869 miles

offside rear brake disc is rusty and pitted on inner surface.

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,992 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 30,477 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,927 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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902 CJH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 902 CJH, 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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902 CJH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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