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GU06 JWN

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

158,426 mi
Last recorded158,426 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 JWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 158,426 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 158,380 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

ns centre body bolts loose

Pass 27 Nov 2024 158,021 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 158,013 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 155,228 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 155,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 153,292 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,284 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 152,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 150,667 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 147,319 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 147,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

ns body bolts loose

Pass 15 May 2018 136,648 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 127,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 119,986 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 112,447 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 101,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,530 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 89,685 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 89,685 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 61,259 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 61,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,134 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 33,533 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 33,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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GU06 JWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GU06 JWN, 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 GU06 JWN registered?

GU06 JWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GU06 JWN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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