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J90 ERB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,330 mi
Last recorded29,330 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 ERB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 29,330 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 28,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 27,193 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 26,204 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 24,814 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 23,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 20,685 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 193,270 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 175,373 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,156 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,653 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 7,783 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 74,125 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,125 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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J90 ERB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 J90 ERB, 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 J90 ERB registered?

J90 ERB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is J90 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 ERB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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