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MA06 JVC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,643 mi
Last recorded50,643 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 JVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,643 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 50,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 100,975 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,655 miles

front hub oil seals slight leak off side and nearside

Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,651 miles

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Lower Stub axle inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front hub oil seals slight leak off side and nearside

Fail 25 Feb 2013 46,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,248 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,857 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,222 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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MA06 JVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA06 JVC, 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 MA06 JVC registered?

MA06 JVC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is MA06 JVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 JVC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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