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L90 TSJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

98,203 mi
Last recorded98,203 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL90 TSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,203 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,766 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,864 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,455 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))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 89,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 89,470 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 89,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 86,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,327 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,881 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 78,906 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 76,537 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,779 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,269 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 68,035 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,807 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,828 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 TSJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TSJ, 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 L90 TSJ?

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What year was L90 TSJ registered?

L90 TSJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is L90 TSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L90 TSJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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