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PL06 FJC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,799 mi
Last recorded44,799 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 44,799 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 44,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 42,295 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 42,295 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 41,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential seal has a slight leak

Fail 26 Apr 2023 41,641 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear differential seal has a slight leak

Pass 5 May 2022 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 39,649 miles

covers fitted not all parts seen

Pass 1 Feb 2021 39,514 miles

cover fitted not all parts seen

Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,200 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 39,196 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe corroded on top of chassis front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 37,290 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 37,286 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated brake pads delaminating and breaking up (1.1.13 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 36,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 34,392 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 32,486 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,776 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 27,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 26,405 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 25,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 23,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,377 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PL06 FJC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PL06 FJC, 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 PL06 FJC registered?

PL06 FJC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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