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PK06 JKZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

38,346 mi
Last recorded38,346 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 JKZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 38,346 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

offside and nearside front spring base plates corroded

offside and nearside front swivel joint seals slight leak

offside and nearside side steps corroded not jagged or likely to fall off

rear axle wishbone ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

reverse light lens damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2026 38,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear perishing to walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside and nearside front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both rear shock absorbers corroded

offside and nearside front spring base plates corroded

offside and nearside front swivel joint seals slight leak

offside and nearside side steps corroded not jagged or likely to fall off

rear axle wishbone ball joint dust cover slight deterioration

reverse light lens damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2025 38,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust slight corrosion

offside and nearside front chassis and front spring base lower plates corroded

offside and nearside front swivel housing bearing seals slight leak

offside and nearside front tyres slight wear to edges and slight perishing

offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing to walls and tread

offside and nearside sidesteps heavily corroded not jagged

Pass 26 Feb 2024 37,863 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper heavily corroded on the inside

offside and nearside front axle hubs have slight oil leaks

offside and nearside front tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing to walls

exhaust slight corrosion

front bumper corroded

offside and nearside front swivel joints seals slight leak

Fail 24 Feb 2023 37,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges perishing to walls and tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing to walls

exhaust slight corrosion

front bumper corroded

offside and nearside front swivel joints seals slight leak

Pass 18 Feb 2022 37,220 miles

Front bumper heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing damp

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2022 37,220 miles

Front bumper heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel housing damp

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front swivel housing damp

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 36,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges and perishing to walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system slight corrosion

general underside of vehicle corroded in places

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing to walls

offside front tyre perishing to walls and wearing edges

rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 36,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front flexi hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges and perishing to walls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust system slight corrosion

general underside of vehicle corroded in places

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing to walls

offside and nearside rear wheels binding

offside front tyre perishing to walls and wearing edges

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2020 36,836 miles

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

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

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

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

offside nearside front axle hubs slight dampness

offside nearside front tyres on 3mm

slight corrosion on exhaust system

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 11 Feb 2019 36,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside nearside front tyres have slight cracks in walls

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight dampness around offside nearside front axle swivel hubs

Fail 11 Feb 2019 36,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside nearside front tyres have slight cracks in walls

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight dampness around offside nearside front axle swivel hubs

Pass 7 Dec 2017 36,010 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

offside nearside front axle hubs have slight dampness

slight corrosion on exhaust system

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 35,636 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine has oil leak

exhaust centre section has slight corrosion

nearside front tyre on 3mm

slight dampness on offside nearside front axle hubs

Pass 27 Nov 2015 35,220 miles

slight dampness on both front steering hubs

Pass 4 Dec 2014 34,700 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight dampness around both front axle hubs

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,957 miles

slight dampness around front axle hubs

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,164 miles

slight dampness around both front axle hubs

Pass 31 Aug 2011 32,270 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,281 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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PK06 JKZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PK06 JKZ, 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 PK06 JKZ registered?

PK06 JKZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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