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HJ06 TLK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,865 mi
Last recorded150,865 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 TLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 150,865 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 150,865 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 145,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 140,097 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,097 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,078 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 132,075 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 122,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,238 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 115,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,642 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,890 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 105,890 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 98,851 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 98,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 84,159 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 84,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,544 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,222 miles

nearside rear light gard loose

Fail 31 Jan 2015 72,216 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear light gard loose

Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,661 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper park in centre of screen

Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,661 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen wiper park in centre of screen

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Feb 2013 55,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2012 48,304 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,083 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,265 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 35,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 26,591 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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HJ06 TLK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HJ06 TLK, 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 HJ06 TLK registered?

HJ06 TLK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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