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RJ06 YZB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 2263cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,630 mi
Last recorded39,630 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 YZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,263cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 39,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2026 39,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 39,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROPARM BALL JOUNT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2024 33,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 21,619 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front seat belts in poor condition

Pass 10 May 2017 20,573 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 19,580 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 18,189 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,758 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 151,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,804 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 11,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,897 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,735 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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RJ06 YZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,263cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

RJ06 YZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ06 YZB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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