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GV06 HDJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 HDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 100,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX... (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 98,460 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades noisy and starting to smear

Pass 14 May 2024 96,250 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX... (2.1.5 (a))

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING...

SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT AXLE OIL SEALS...

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES...

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 96,239 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX... (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,235 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SWIVELS...

Fail 21 Oct 2022 95,226 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FIRST JOINT OUT OFF STEERING BOX... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT SWIVELS...

Fail 1 Oct 2021 95,219 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX JOINT... (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ALL REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES CRACKING...

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME BALL JOINT... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage AROUND STEERING BOX... (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX BALL JOINT... (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,550 miles

ALL SHOCK ABSORBERS HAVE CRACKING BUSHES...

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

REAR PROP SHAFT FRONT JOINT SLIGHT PLAY...

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINTS...

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR A FRAME BALL JOINT BOOT... (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 91,119 miles

FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD LOW BOTH SIDES APPROX 4-5 MM...

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK ON OFFSIDE...

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,705 miles

REAR SHOCKER RUBBER BUSHES CRACKING...

Pass 11 Sep 2017 85,584 miles

EXHAUST TAIL PIPE RUSTED...

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 78,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 78,068 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,568 miles

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear halfshaft weeping

Pass 22 Sep 2014 66,570 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 66,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 59,492 miles

N/S/F tyre some cuts in outer side wall but no cords showing

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 53,886 miles

O/S/F tyre some cuts to outer side wall but no cords showing

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,843 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Sep 2010 40,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,069 miles

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

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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GV06 HDJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GV06 HDJ, 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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GV06 HDJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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