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PJ06 AZB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,218 mi
Last recorded78,218 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 AZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 78,218 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 76,393 miles

Fuel filler neck breather pipe perished

Fail 20 Nov 2023 76,393 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember - close to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting plate - rear of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger - lower section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember - nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel filler neck breather pipe perished

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger - lower part (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,985 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 72,574 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,927 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 69,927 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 66,379 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 66,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber turret

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,065 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 57,844 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 53,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,956 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,488 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 50,488 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 46,884 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 44,502 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 39,730 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 39,730 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 35,503 miles

o/s & n/s front radius arm bushes worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 30,030 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 28,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 28,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,166 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 AZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

PJ06 AZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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