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JEZ 3124

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,417 mi
Last recorded46,417 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 3124
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 46,417 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 46,415 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush all bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 45,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 45,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 44,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 42,418 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 40,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Fuel filter attachment corroded and detached but filter still secure in housing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion on offside front outer chassis

Fail 24 Sep 2021 40,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Fuel filter attachment corroded and detached but filter still secure in housing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion on offside front outer chassis

Steering component casing fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected Steering damper securing bolt loose (2.1.2 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 39,530 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,319 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 37,130 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 37,130 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,014 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 36,014 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,722 miles

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 29,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,823 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 25,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,432 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,721 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 13,309 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 9,804 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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JEZ 3124 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JEZ 3124, 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 JEZ 3124 registered?

JEZ 3124 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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