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PJ06 TXA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,834 mi
Last recorded97,834 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 TXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 97,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 95,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve block to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,828 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,906 miles

Central Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 29 Nov 2021 88,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake valve check for leaks

Pass 27 Nov 2019 83,506 miles

fuel leak /fuel reg

Pass 26 Nov 2018 80,513 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 76,094 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 76,094 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 72,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 66,325 miles

fuel leak

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,490 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,449 miles

rear prop shaft hardi spicer

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,075 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,356 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,129 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 TXA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

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

Is PJ06 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ06 TXA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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