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PL06 FJD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

123,972 mi
Last recorded123,972 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 FJD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 123,972 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 123,970 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,967 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front Joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in Differential pinon Bearing

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal Leaking

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 121,439 miles

Front Differential has play in pinion bearing

Front Hubs beginning too leak

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 121,437 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Differential has play in pinion bearing

Front Hubs beginning too leak

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,961 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 117,959 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Hub seal has slight leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,544 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 114,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 112,357 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,863 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring shorter than o/s/r

Offside Front Seat padding worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 109,861 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring shorter than o/s/r

Offside Front Seat padding worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 106,145 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 106,143 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,294 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 100,291 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2017 90,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 90,923 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 84,839 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 84,819 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear propshaft u/j worn

Pass 6 May 2015 76,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 64,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 64,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,734 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 64,734 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 59,403 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 38,247 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 38,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 FJD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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