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PJ06 AYT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

71,915 mi
Last recorded71,915 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 AYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front ferrules at connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front axle/joint leaking oil

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear o/s ferrules corroded at connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places and visible from engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 10 Sep 2025 71,915 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s front ferrules at connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front axle/joint leaking oil

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear o/s ferrules corroded at connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in various places and visible from engine bay area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 11 Sep 2024 71,721 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places and visible on top of chassis from engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under neath undersealed in places

Fail 30 Aug 2024 71,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2023 71,260 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 70,718 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 70,718 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 69,081 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 69,063 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,997 miles

Abs malfunction light exstinguished with computer aided diagnostics if fault returns may need further investigation

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 66,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,426 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 63,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 63,890 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength socker upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,494 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

abs light stays on but goes out once drive is taken up

Fail 20 Oct 2017 61,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 59,692 miles

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

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 21 Oct 2015 57,562 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 57,533 miles

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

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,469 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from n/s and o/s tracta seals

Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2009 10,739 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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PJ06 AYT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PJ06 AYT, 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 PJ06 AYT registered?

PJ06 AYT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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