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GU06 JXL

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

146,203 mi
Last recorded146,203 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 146,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50 % WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 146,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 50 % WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 144,717 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 142,658 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn A frame to Chassis Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Above Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 141,563 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 140,070 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,865 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 138,865 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn pan arm rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 136,577 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 135,501 miles

both front ball hub oil sills leaking

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s mirror unit loose

windscreen damaged

wipers smear

Fail 28 Mar 2019 135,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front ball hub oil sills leaking

engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

gear box oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s mirror unit loose

windscreen damaged

wipers smear

Pass 13 Mar 2018 133,299 miles

exhaust rattles

o/s mirror loose

o/s/r shock damp

oil leak

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

rear brake pads 3mm

wipers smear

Pass 15 Mar 2017 131,337 miles

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)

n/s/f head light working but not very bright

o/s mirror unit loose

o/s/f end link rusty but not loose

various oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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)

n/s/f head light working but not very bright

o/s mirror unit loose

o/s/f end link rusty but not loose

various oil leaks

Pass 14 Mar 2016 128,686 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

both wipers nor operating over a very large arc due to wear in linkage - on limit

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 128,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

gearbox oil leak

oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,072 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,959 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,958 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 82,483 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 42,281 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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GU06 JXL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JXL, 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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GU06 JXL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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