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GJ06 HXU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,973 mi
Last recorded113,973 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 HXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 113,973 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 108,968 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 103,966 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 98,265 miles

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

corrossion to rear back panel

Fail 7 Jul 2023 98,265 miles

Central Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering shock absorber ram bushes defective (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrossion to rear back panel

Pass 7 Jul 2022 92,430 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box linc arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 86,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 80,907 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 75,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 90,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 66,669 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2017 66,669 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 66,625 miles

Slight play in steering ball joints

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 53,572 miles

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

slight play in nearside drag link end

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,674 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,841 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,289 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 21,323 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 16,620 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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GJ06 HXU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ06 HXU, 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

How do I check the history of GJ06 HXU?

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What year was GJ06 HXU registered?

GJ06 HXU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GJ06 HXU safe to buy?

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