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OE56 JRU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,252 mi
Last recorded13,252 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 JRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 13,252 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2025 12,072 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 11,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 10,250 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,892 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 9,256 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 9,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 8,611 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 8,229 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 7,792 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor corrosion on exhaust

Pass 23 Aug 2017 7,594 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2016 7,409 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 7,261 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 7,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 6,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 6,277 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 5,242 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 5,242 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 4,255 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 3,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 3,974 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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OE56 JRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OE56 JRU, 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 OE56 JRU registered?

OE56 JRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is OE56 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE56 JRU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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