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PJ06 RZF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 99,972 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 99,946 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 99,838 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 99,363 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 99,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 98,602 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,267 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 92,832 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 92,832 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2017 89,512 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Aug 2015 86,551 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 77,503 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 77,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,279 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 56,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,332 miles

Slight oil loss from right hand front swival hub

Fail 25 Aug 2010 30,332 miles

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

Slight oil loss from right hand front swival hub

Pass 8 May 2009 18,511 miles

Slight oil weep from F/O/S spherical wiper seal

Fail 8 May 2009 18,511 miles

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

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

Slight oil weep from F/O/S spherical wiper seal

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 RZF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ06 RZF registered?

PJ06 RZF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is PJ06 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ06 RZF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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