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BJC 9C

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,507 mi
Last recorded102,507 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJC 9C
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 99,965 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 98,032 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 95,228 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 88,786 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leak

Offside Front hub seal leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 88,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) prop arm (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal leak

Offside Front hub seal leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,101 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,149 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

horn poor operation

Fail 11 Jun 2018 60,149 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

horn poor operation

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,152 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish,no cords visible,

chassis has been recently rust proofed,

horn poor operation,

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,867 miles

front 4wd propshaft front joint slight wear

front n/s +o/s hub assemble units slight oil leakage

Fail 10 Mar 2016 53,867 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front 4wd propshaft front joint slight wear

front n/s +o/s hub assemble units slight oil leakage

Pass 9 Mar 2015 50,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 46,265 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,798 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

clutch very worn and stiff

Pass 10 Jun 2011 36,111 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 31,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 31,479 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,804 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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BJC 9C is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BJC 9C, 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 BJC 9C registered?

BJC 9C is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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