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RJ06 ZBR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,934 mi
Last recorded36,934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 36,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,497 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 35,760 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 34,428 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 33,554 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,985 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 32,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,694 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a-frame centre (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 28,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 26,015 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 23,432 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 23,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 21,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 19,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 17,587 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,769 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,200 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,534 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 ZBR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ZBR, 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 RJ06 ZBR registered?

RJ06 ZBR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is RJ06 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 ZBR shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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