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PJ06 ZWC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,825 mi
Last recorded197,825 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 197,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 197,817 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 186,886 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 174,915 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 162,746 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 148,602 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,814 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 123,798 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 112,273 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 99,927 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 99,848 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 88,607 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,247 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 62,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,120 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 46,315 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,358 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 28,346 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,638 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 ZWC 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 85.7%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

PJ06 ZWC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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