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PV55 JUK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,686 mi
Last recorded171,686 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 171,686 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 160,754 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,508 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 150,501 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 138,109 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,461 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,441 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 101,625 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 90,647 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 83,435 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,243 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe slightly coroded from front to rear near flexable (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 76,243 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe slightly coroded from front to rear near flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 69,472 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 60,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,801 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 51,801 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip device worn

Fail 12 Jan 2012 45,453 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti-slip device worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 38,584 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 38,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,529 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,531 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 JUK 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 PV55 JUK, 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 PV55 JUK registered?

PV55 JUK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is PV55 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 JUK shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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