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LJ06 TTX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,179 mi
Last recorded72,179 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 TTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 72,179 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,121 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,433 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,873 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 69,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,857 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 67,825 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 65,639 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 65,639 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 63,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 626,344 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,789 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,378 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,475 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 55,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 49,307 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2009 31,000 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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LJ06 TTX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TTX, 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 TTX registered?

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

Is LJ06 TTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ06 TTX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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