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L90 JOP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,107 mi
Last recorded141,107 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 JOP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 141,107 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 134,933 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside stop lamp slightly discoloured

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel minimum requirements only just met (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 134,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play forward ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NOTE! wiper blade effectiveness NOT tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside stop lamp slightly discoloured

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

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

Rear Body component slightly loose tailgate step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel minimum requirements only just met (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 124,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 113,630 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 113,630 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 103,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 97,183 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,857 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

tow socket terminals corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2019 89,855 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside & nearside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero & adjusted lamps, no further fault found ()

tow socket terminals corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2018 84,505 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides oil leak from swivel ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp dipped beam image slightly vague

Oil leak, but not excessive just meet the minimum requirements, and Starter motor was covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake application slightly uneven, nearside brake slightly lagging

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated rusty terminals (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 84,504 miles

Brake fluid contaminated too dark (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Windscreen broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) missing due to broken windscreen (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides oil leak from swivel ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive just meet the minimum requirements, and Starter motor was covered with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated rusty terminals (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,322 miles

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

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

roof lights cant be switched off once main beam turned on

slight fluid leak from engine

slight oil leak from o/s/f swivel ball

Fail 11 Aug 2017 78,322 miles

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

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

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

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

roof lights cant be switched off once main beam turned on

slight fluid leak from engine

slight oil leak from o/s/f swivel ball

Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,694 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 75,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 73,192 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,845 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,983 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,957 miles

warning this vehicle will not run on unleaded petrol. Diesel only

Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,214 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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L90 JOP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L90 JOP, 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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L90 JOP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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