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MJ06 MOF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

126,488 mi
Last recorded126,488 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 MOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 126,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,106 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 115,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,755 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 105,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 89,670 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,576 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 79,522 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,195 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 41,495 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,923 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 29,731 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 25,687 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,332 miles

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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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MJ06 MOF 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 MJ06 MOF, 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 MJ06 MOF registered?

MJ06 MOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is MJ06 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ06 MOF 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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