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K88 YJJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,014 mi
Last recorded152,014 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 YJJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 152,014 miles

Both front and rear axles corroded but not to excess !!

Clutch pedal anti slip material missing !!

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and Nearside front suspension turrets corroded but not to excess !!

Offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking !!

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 152,014 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Fuel filter housing pipe !! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front and rear axles corroded but not to excess !!

Clutch pedal anti slip material missing !!

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside and Nearside front suspension turrets corroded but not to excess !!

Offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking !!

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 151,977 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated With diesel fuel (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

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

Front and rear axles corrode but not excessively

Front and rear chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Ball swivel housing leaking

Offside Front Ball swivel housing has excessive fluid leak but not yet contaminating brake linings

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 142,309 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 142,303 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached marked yellow (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail marked yellow (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2023 138,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (hockey stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 134,596 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 18 May 2022 134,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 17 May 2021 130,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Fail 5 May 2021 130,799 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front hub seal slightly leaking

Pass 11 Nov 2019 126,237 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 112,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 112,653 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 103,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,888 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 94,676 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,094 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,094 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,012 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,461 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,728 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 42,735 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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K88 YJJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 K88 YJJ, 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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K88 YJJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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