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PV55 JUE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

159,267 mi
Last recorded159,267 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 159,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 159,114 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 156,782 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear cross member corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 149,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 144,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 137,276 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 131,253 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 123,013 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 114,356 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 104,687 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 92,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,242 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 68,568 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 55,115 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,777 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 29,696 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,963 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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PV55 JUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 PV55 JUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PV55 JUE?

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What year was PV55 JUE registered?

PV55 JUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is PV55 JUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 JUE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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