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AO06 JHE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,644 mi
Last recorded85,644 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 JHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,644 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubber grips worn

engine oil leaks

oil leak on n/s steering swivel

rear brake pads appear worn

screw in n/s front tyre on edge

signs of corrosion to both front brake pipes,rear brake pipes andcentre brake pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,845 miles

both sides rear shock absorbers bushes worn

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

screw in n/s front tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sides rear shock absorbers bushes worn

engine oil leak

n/s rear tyre worn to legal limit

rear number plate deteriorating

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2012 68,157 miles

both rear tyres worn and soon may require attention

oily at rear of gear box

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Fail 29 Aug 2012 68,157 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn and soon may require attention

little reserve travel on parking brake

oily at rear of gear box

slight corrosion to o/s front brake pipe

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,193 miles

engine and gear box oily

little reserve travel on hand brake

n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

small cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,579 miles

Oil leak

n/s/wiper smearing slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,498 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 38,498 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AO06 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AO06 JHE, 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 AO06 JHE registered?

AO06 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is AO06 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 JHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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