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HK06 DJZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

123,206 mi
Last recorded123,206 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 DJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 123,206 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front has small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,417 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All (7.1.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 122,400 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cracked and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor panel corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2024 120,758 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2024 120,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Ladder bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 120,741 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing steering box drop arm. *marked with chalk* (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre has had the tread recut All 4 (5.2.3 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 118,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Bonnet stay clip is missing, stay is not fully secure but will not fall out

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to master cylinder are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim lip has dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Transfer bar / rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Cross pipe has missing clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub shows minor leak of grease

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe below spring mount is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Transfer bar / rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 118,391 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Brake pipe is touching spring mount and shows sign of wear. It is corroded too (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe is covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Bonnet stay clip is missing, stay is not fully secure but will not fall out

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes to master cylinder are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim lip has dent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Transfer bar / rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Cross pipe has missing clip (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hub shows minor leak of grease

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe below spring mount is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Transfer bar / rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis has surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 114,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Front to Rear" Brake pipe suspected to be corroded however obscured by "under seal". (1.1.11 (c))

Drop arm to steering box has slight movement on shaft.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff end. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal weeping and swivel ball pitted.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe suspected to be corroded however obscured by "under seal". (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Swivel seal weeping and swivel ball pitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe suspected to be corroded however obscured by "under seal". (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside steering damper "ring" bush worn.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Whole underside of vehicle has been "undersealed" making a full inspection for corrosion and bush wear difficult.

Fail 21 Jan 2022 114,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Axle end) bush loose insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Drop arm) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Axle end) bush loose / insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (chassis end) bush loose / insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Jet not reaching to offside of windscreen. (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "Front to Rear" Brake pipe suspected to be corroded however obscured by "under seal". (1.1.11 (c))

Drop arm to steering box has slight movement on shaft.

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Diff end. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Swivel seal weeping and swivel ball pitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe suspected to be corroded however obscured by "under seal". (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Swivel seal weeping and swivel ball pitted.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe suspected to be corroded however obscured by "under seal". (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside steering damper "ring" bush worn.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Whole underside of vehicle has been "undersealed" making a full inspection for corrosion and bush wear difficult.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 111,963 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight play

oil leak slightly

underbody corosion.

Fail 26 Jan 2021 111,958 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

oil leak slightly

underbody corosion.

Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,388 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 100,734 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 100,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,271 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 95,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,542 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,542 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 75,120 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hubs leaking slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,249 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,482 miles

has 4 side facing seats

Pass 10 May 2010 44,454 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 36,608 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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HK06 DJZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HK06 DJZ, 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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HK06 DJZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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