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L90 JOW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,611 mi
Last recorded45,611 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 JOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 45,611 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 43,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 41,386 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 36,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 35,482 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,480 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 May 2015 35,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,888 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,377 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,051 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 25,280 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,667 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 19,828 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 19,828 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 JOW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 L90 JOW, 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 L90 JOW registered?

L90 JOW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is L90 JOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 JOW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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