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J3 VVR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

179,224 mi
Last recorded179,224 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 VVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 179,224 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 166,913 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 155,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 148,652 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 144,538 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 144,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from above starter motor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 139,511 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working intermitantly not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer fixings 2 out of 3 corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect layout (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive from above starter motor area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 120,328 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,896 miles

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

all 4 tyres are cracking with wear to inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 91,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small amount (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded small amount (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 82,056 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,498 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 68,048 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,590 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,956 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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J3 VVR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J3 VVR, 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 J3 VVR registered?

J3 VVR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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