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J5 PUF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,279 mi
Last recorded72,279 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 PUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,279 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,274 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 72,149 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 72,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 70,992 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 67,920 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,015 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 63,373 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,402 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,183 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,744 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,192 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 47,083 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jun 2014 44,925 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise on both rear wheel bearings

Slight noise on offside front wheel bearing

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 38,876 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,926 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,904 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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J5 PUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J5 PUF, 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 J5 PUF registered?

J5 PUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is J5 PUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 PUF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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