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H202 FEJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

101,887 mi
Last recorded101,887 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 FEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 101,887 miles

Body mounts covered in thick dirt

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Differential flange (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,505 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 95,498 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 90,902 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,944 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,157 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,386 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe loose but not likely to fall off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 66,124 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,257 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,603 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 46,419 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 37,630 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,322 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 29,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 25,203 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 19,470 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,511 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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H202 FEJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 H202 FEJ, 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 H202 FEJ registered?

H202 FEJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is H202 FEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H202 FEJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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