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9 JJG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,641 mi
Last recorded51,641 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 JJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,641 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 51,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 51,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

small cut in outer side wall near side rear tyre

small cuts in outer side wall near side front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2022 50,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 50,917 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 50,450 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 49,713 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 49,139 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 48,364 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,559 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 40,473 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,544 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 30,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 29,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,100 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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9 JJG 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 94.7%.

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 9 JJG, 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 9 JJG registered?

9 JJG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is 9 JJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9 JJG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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