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JSS 870N

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

61,465 mi
Last recorded61,465 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSS 870N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,465 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 58,484 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 56,486 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,594 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 53,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,238 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 47,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 47,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

oil not showing on stick

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,982 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 37,772 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 31,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 31,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,290 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 22,598 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,257 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 13,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 11,301 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 9,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,547 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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JSS 870N is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 JSS 870N, 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

How do I check the history of JSS 870N?

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What year was JSS 870N registered?

JSS 870N is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is JSS 870N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSS 870N shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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