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GU06 JXS

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 134,125 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 133,480 miles

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

Surface corrosion to chassis and body

Fail 8 Dec 2020 133,455 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Rear outer trackrod end (2.1.3 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 133,154 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,766 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,205 miles

Bonnet release requires adjustment

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 129,205 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Bonnet release requires adjustment

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

Pass 22 May 2015 124,617 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 124,617 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front centre(occasional)seat has no seatbelt fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,366 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 53,575 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 53,560 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 43,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,313 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 31,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering damber mount has slight play in it

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 JXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

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

Is GU06 JXS safe to buy?

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