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J88 HNM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,722 mi
Last recorded59,722 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 HNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 58,871 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 54,851 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 53,130 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 50,062 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 47,859 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,081 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 43,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 41,286 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,247 miles

minor leakage cat to centre joint

minor movement front shock absorber lower bushes. detected on shaker plates

Fail 28 May 2016 38,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

minor leakage cat to centre joint

minor movement front shock absorber lower bushes. detected on shaker plates

Pass 29 May 2015 35,486 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 33,085 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,652 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 28,337 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,047 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,525 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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J88 HNM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc 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 J88 HNM, 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 J88 HNM registered?

J88 HNM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is J88 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 HNM 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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