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LJ06 TTU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,068 mi
Last recorded97,068 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 TTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 95,993 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 94,919 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 93,737 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 92,445 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 90,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,545 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage FROM DROP ARM (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,232 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 84,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 82,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside side step corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 82,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from engine and gearbox ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside side step corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,491 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads APPEAR to be getting low

nearside headlight is a little insecure.Recommend it is repaired

offside front tyre is getting a little low

the following have slight oil leaks; Both front hub oil seals. The engine. Steering box. Rear differential.

Fail 27 Jul 2015 78,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads APPEAR to be getting low

nearside headlight is a little insecure.Recommend it is repaired

offside front tyre is getting a little low

the following have slight oil leaks; Both front hub oil seals. The engine. Steering box. Rear differential.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,435 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside front tractor joint has slight leak from seal

offside front tractor joint has slight leak from seal

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,540 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,958 miles

some bushes wearing

Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LJ06 TTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 LJ06 TTU, 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 LJ06 TTU registered?

LJ06 TTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LJ06 TTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 TTU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ06 TTU have outstanding finance?

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