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BJ06 ZDM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,720 mi
Last recorded98,720 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,720 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 98,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,772 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 89,782 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play most forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,838 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,143 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 84,223 miles

both side rails corroded

Pass 13 May 2019 82,981 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,550 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 78,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 720,414 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 720,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 66,078 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 60,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,104 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,428 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,072 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 28,098 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,205 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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BJ06 ZDM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BJ06 ZDM, 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 BJ06 ZDM registered?

BJ06 ZDM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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