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RJ06 ZBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,969 mi
Last recorded169,969 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ZBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 169,969 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 162,254 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 154,769 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 146,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber turret has slight corrosion

corrosion throughout main chassis area but does not affect its overall structural rigidity

Pass 8 Jul 2022 137,362 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 130,292 miles

under seal under car

Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,658 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn off side and near side upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

oil leaking from front axle swivel housings off side and near side

Fail 5 May 2020 129,641 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 124,832 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 17 May 2017 120,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 120,117 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 114,161 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 108,800 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 May 2015 108,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 99,426 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 76,244 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,827 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 59,827 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,505 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 39,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

RJ06 ZBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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