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PV55 JUU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,744 mi
Last recorded136,744 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 136,744 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,637 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 134,400 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch no arches fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 130,752 miles

Offside Front door hinge deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,954 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 122,954 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,338 miles

n/s/f door lock/ latch requires attension not always locking closed

Fail 26 Jan 2015 113,174 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s r wing extension not secured/ damaged

n/s/f door lock/ latch requires attension not always locking closed

Pass 29 Jan 2014 103,378 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 103,378 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper blade rubbers split

wipers not self parking

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,638 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 93,638 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,014 miles

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,014 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,275 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,275 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 48,533 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 48,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JUU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PV55 JUU, 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

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What year was PV55 JUU registered?

PV55 JUU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is PV55 JUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 JUU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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