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HJ02 DUN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 DUN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 96,890 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,890 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn off side lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working off side rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working off side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side deteriorated (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,230 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 93,230 miles

Headlamp aim too low near side (4.1.2 (a))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired excessive play off side (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 86,918 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 86,918 miles

Steering arm modification unsafe off side arm (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick near side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component missing near side rear bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,900 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 80,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp not working near side rear (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen centre jet missing (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,383 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,383 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side front step bracket broken and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working near side (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid off side (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 73,970 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 73,970 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off side adjust play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp near side (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,751 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,751 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm off side rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings off side foot rail front broken (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play off side (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,143 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,143 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,126 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 62,126 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 50,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 30,387 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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HJ02 DUN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HJ02 DUN, 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 HJ02 DUN registered?

HJ02 DUN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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