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LS06 JHO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,504 mi
Last recorded20,504 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 JHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 20,504 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 14,939 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 12,479 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 12,479 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 11,849 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 11,849 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 11,389 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,911 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,534 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 10,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 10,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 8,871 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 8,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,973 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 7,973 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 5,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 3,543 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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LS06 JHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LS06 JHO, 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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What year was LS06 JHO registered?

LS06 JHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is LS06 JHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS06 JHO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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