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JD06 SED

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD06 SED
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 124,564 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2025 123,481 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 121,130 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 114,132 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 108,930 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 105,547 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2020 105,547 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 96,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,642 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,010 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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JD06 SED is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JD06 SED, 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 JD06 SED registered?

JD06 SED is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is JD06 SED safe to buy?

The MOT history for JD06 SED shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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