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R6 GJF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,296 mi
Last recorded51,296 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 GJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 51,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle wax oiled throughout

Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,361 miles

underside undersealed

Fail 12 Jul 2024 50,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

underside undersealed

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 48,979 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower damper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,143 miles

nearside drag link end balljoint

nearside rear shock absorber bush

Pass 19 Feb 2021 46,780 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 45,753 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 44,213 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 43,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 42,020 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 40,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 38,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,084 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,425 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 27,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 23,385 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 23,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 21,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 21,039 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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R6 GJF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R6 GJF, 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 R6 GJF registered?

R6 GJF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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