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M80 JRA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,609 mi
Last recorded85,609 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 JRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 85,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,609 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view front screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 85,609 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,090 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,885 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,757 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 68,757 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,235 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,563 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 52,710 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 52,710 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,016 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,084 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel gauge lum lamp n w

Fail 5 Oct 2010 40,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel gauge lum lamp n w

Pass 5 Nov 2009 31,265 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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M80 JRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M80 JRA, 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 M80 JRA registered?

M80 JRA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is M80 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 JRA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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