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BJ06 ZKU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 ZKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 63,531 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 60,884 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 54,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r bottom shocker bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play n/s track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated puncture o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drag link end ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both washer jets not hitting windscreen adjusted (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high n/s headlight aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s/r bottom shocker bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play n/s track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated puncture o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 49,733 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 49,733 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine rear crank oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,482 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,928 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,844 miles

Front steering damper has a slightly worn bush

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 39,830 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 36,410 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,594 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,436 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 25,871 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 25,871 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,632 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

near side rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2009 9,894 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 ZKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

BJ06 ZKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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The MOT history for BJ06 ZKU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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