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RJ06 YYX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,915 mi
Last recorded138,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 YYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 138,915 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 129,502 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,333 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 94,168 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,658 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 73,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,908 miles

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

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

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,659 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,158 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 47,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 41,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 34,003 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 25,413 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 25,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RJ06 YYX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RJ06 YYX, 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 RJ06 YYX registered?

RJ06 YYX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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