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BG06 JAK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 JAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 95,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 92,436 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 92,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 90,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,697 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 87,408 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 87,406 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 84,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85r16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 83,318 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 79,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 79,734 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 75,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 71,048 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 71,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,332 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,828 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,611 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 59,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,910 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 57,793 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 57,485 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 566,617 miles

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 566,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 44,379 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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BG06 JAK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BG06 JAK, 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 BG06 JAK registered?

BG06 JAK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for BG06 JAK shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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