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PJ06 RZL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,150 mi
Last recorded100,150 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2023 100,150 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 93,734 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 87,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 82,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 70,064 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 63,224 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,307 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 48,476 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,876 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 31,878 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 25,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 18,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 15,077 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 RZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

PJ06 RZL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is PJ06 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ06 RZL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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