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HD06 JBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,277 mi
Last recorded42,277 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 JBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,282 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 39,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 38,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 38,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,322 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 35,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom (8.3.1d)

centre mirror missing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 32,977 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,515 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,510 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 10,333 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 7,868 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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HD06 JBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HD06 JBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HD06 JBV?

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What year was HD06 JBV registered?

HD06 JBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is HD06 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD06 JBV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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