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PJ06 MZL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,964 mi
Last recorded76,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 76,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front calliper metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,964 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front calliper metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reversing light not working.

Pass 2 Jun 2025 76,116 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 76,112 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm ball joint boot split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint worn. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs corroded/pitting. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats missing.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 75,276 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner faces of brake discs heavily pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat not fitted at time of test/ o/s rear seat belt retracting mechansium not working.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 75,276 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing metal brake pipes corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat not fitted at time of test/ o/s rear seat belt retracting mechansium not working.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 74,007 miles

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play play in drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing/cracking in tread pattern. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 72,361 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 69,821 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread patterns. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 69,821 miles

Fuel system component leaking valve leaking at side of engine at back by servo/master cylinder. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread patterns. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 67,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 67,210 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,517 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2016 65,617 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 62,482 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,372 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 60,454 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 59,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 57,932 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,073 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 MZL 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 77.3%.

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 PJ06 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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