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J44 WHS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

125,784 mi
Last recorded125,784 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 WHS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 125,784 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 123,307 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 120,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 117,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 114,330 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 111,514 miles

Offside Front Steering swivel oil seal metal sealing ring corroded through.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 111,514 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering swivel oil seal metal sealing ring corroded through.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 101,067 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 95,598 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 90,613 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 83,832 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,650 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,526 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,918 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,886 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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J44 WHS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J44 WHS, 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

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What year was J44 WHS registered?

J44 WHS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is J44 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 WHS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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