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J50 BLE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,475 mi
Last recorded85,475 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 BLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 85,475 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 85,475 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 68,322 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 68,322 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 27 Apr 2009 54,056 miles

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

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

body damage to nearside rear,nearside front,offside rear but have no sharpe edges exposed

front number plate has slight damage, but is still readable

Fail 27 Apr 2009 54,056 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Wiper switch insecure

body damage to nearside rear,nearside front,offside rear but have no sharpe edges exposed

front number plate has slight damage, but is still readable

Rear propshaft rear UJ worn excessivily.allowing excessive movement in Universal Joint.

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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J50 BLE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J50 BLE, 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 J50 BLE registered?

J50 BLE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is J50 BLE safe to buy?

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