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PK06 LOJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,913 mi
Last recorded44,913 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK06 LOJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 44,913 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 43,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 41,992 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 40,805 miles

rear axle tie rods mountings starting to perrish

Fail 29 May 2018 40,805 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

rear axle tie rods mountings starting to perrish

Pass 18 May 2017 39,530 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 39,530 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,885 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 37,885 miles

Drag link end loose steering box ball joint exsessive play (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,153 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre sidewall slightly perished

n/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s front tyre sidewall slightly perished

o/s rear tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,565 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,707 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 26,921 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 26,921 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 12,064 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 LOJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK06 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

PK06 LOJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.

Is PK06 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK06 LOJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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