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GU06 JXR

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,055 mi
Last recorded163,055 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 163,055 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 146,156 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 126,506 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 126,506 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 108,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,116 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 77,810 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,523 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 62,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,292 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 47,292 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 JXR, 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 JXR registered?

GU06 JXR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is GU06 JXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 JXR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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