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JA06 MAD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,177 mi
Last recorded110,177 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA06 MAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 110,177 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,366 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,069 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 97,845 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,350 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 83,248 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 78,185 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,240 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 68,321 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,737 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 44,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,727 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 21,911 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,887 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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JA06 MAD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JA06 MAD, 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 JA06 MAD registered?

JA06 MAD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is JA06 MAD safe to buy?

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