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JU54 CUB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,743 mi
Last recorded73,743 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU54 CUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,743 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 73,619 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire diesel leak , engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,149 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 63,418 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,673 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 60,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 55,391 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,089 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 44,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,300 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,112 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,466 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 27,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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JU54 CUB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JU54 CUB, 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 JU54 CUB registered?

JU54 CUB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is JU54 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for JU54 CUB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JU54 CUB have outstanding finance?

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