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JSK 326

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

144,572 mi
Last recorded144,572 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSK 326
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 144,572 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 143,920 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 143,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 142,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 142,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 140,105 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 138,370 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 138,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main run into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Swivel hub slightly leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 129,758 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 127,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 117,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 100,351 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,217 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,238 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,048 miles

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

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

unable too see thickness of brake pads through wheels properly.

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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JSK 326 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 JSK 326, 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 JSK 326 registered?

JSK 326 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is JSK 326 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSK 326 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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