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G1 EJE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,729 mi
Last recorded110,729 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 EJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 110,729 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 110,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 110,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 109,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 108,800 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,100 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 106,199 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 106,199 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 104,184 miles

both front spheres leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2019 104,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both front spheres leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,798 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 102,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 101,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,335 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 100,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 82,802 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 75,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 75,200 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,920 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

stone-chips in front windscreen

Pass 22 Jun 2011 58,555 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

stone-chips in front windscreen

Pass 27 Aug 2010 39,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

cut to offside rear tyre tread not deep enough to reach the cords

slight play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,030 miles

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

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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G1 EJE 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 G1 EJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G1 EJE registered?

G1 EJE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is G1 EJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G1 EJE 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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