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N121 JRW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,624 mi
Last recorded194,624 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 JRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 194,624 miles

Front slight damage to seat belt webbings n/s and o/s front

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight leak from power steering box

Fail 24 Feb 2026 194,624 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front slight damage to seat belt webbings n/s and o/s front

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

slight leak from power steering box

Pass 7 Aug 2024 180,728 miles

oil leak engine area

Pass 9 Aug 2023 171,078 miles

Front slight misting power steering pump

Pass 9 Aug 2022 162,774 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2022 162,773 miles

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2021 152,379 miles

slight damage to webbing n/s and o/s seat belts

Fail 6 Aug 2021 152,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight damage to webbing n/s and o/s seat belts

Pass 30 Jun 2020 140,704 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 140,703 miles

Front Steering component deformed steering damper bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,788 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 136,782 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 128,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 128,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shocker absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,258 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 107,005 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 106,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,722 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 129,890 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 129,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 112,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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N121 JRW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N121 JRW, 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 N121 JRW registered?

N121 JRW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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The MOT history for N121 JRW shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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