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PJ06 VGK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,211 mi
Last recorded60,211 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 VGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,211 miles

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

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

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

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

both front swivels haves lightleak

gear box has slight oil leak

off side rear hubseal has slight leak

oil leak from turbo drain pipe at sump

Pass 5 Sep 2013 55,667 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

both rear tyres have cuts but not through to cords

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 11 May 2013 54,407 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip worn

off side front hub seal split but not leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,214 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,557 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre stop light inop

Pass 13 May 2010 29,235 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 21,035 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 VGK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VGK, 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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What year was PJ06 VGK registered?

PJ06 VGK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ06 VGK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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