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PV55 JZP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,139 mi
Last recorded90,139 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,507 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,305 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 87,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 86,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint - chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 86,174 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember - chalk marked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint - chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner front disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,160 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake performance swerves slightly to the left

Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded and pitted on inner edges

Pass 31 Jan 2017 66,374 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,798 miles

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

slight leak n/s swivel housing

slight misting on both headlights

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,265 miles

corrosion and pitting on o/s/f metal brake pipe

heavy corrosion on rear exhaust flange

n/s door hard to close at times

rear brake discs pitted

slight kick in n/s drag link end

Pass 29 Jan 2014 57,036 miles

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe

slight kick on n/s track rod end

Fail 29 Jan 2013 51,619 miles

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

brake pipe to rear flexi corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,619 miles

brake pipe to rear flexi corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,340 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 32,241 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,514 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 15,835 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 JZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

PV55 JZP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is PV55 JZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PV55 JZP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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