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PJ06 LPO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,333 mi
Last recorded170,333 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 LPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 170,333 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 May 2026 170,333 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2025 157,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 143,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 143,376 miles

Front Inner Prop shaft securing bolt loose tightend bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 128,216 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,833 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 97,098 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,343 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,416 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,416 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 81,815 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake:parking efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.[3.7.B.1b]

Fail 23 Apr 2014 81,815 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,979 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 73,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,477 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,477 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,768 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REPLACE ALL BRAKE PAD,S AT SERVICE

Fail 28 Apr 2011 53,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REPLACE ALL BRAKE PAD,S AT SERVICE

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,444 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 32,218 miles

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

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 LPO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ06 LPO, 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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PJ06 LPO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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