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N999 JCS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 JCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 58,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear one. Also minor play. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear. Minor play. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges. OS also has a deep hole/puncture on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Swivel joint grease/oil leak.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 54,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 50,698 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 50,698 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 May 2023 47,211 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 47,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 44,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 41,565 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 41,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking above starter motor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 38,162 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 35,472 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 35,472 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 31,849 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 31,849 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 27,699 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 27,698 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 25,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,399 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 24,399 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 22,052 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 28 Jul 2014 22,049 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 8 Aug 2013 19,173 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 19,173 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 21 Nov 2012 17,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 17,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 15,716 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 15,716 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 14,709 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,954 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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N999 JCS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N999 JCS, 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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N999 JCS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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The MOT history for N999 JCS shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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