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RKJ 666G

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKJ 666G
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 50,156 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 50,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 50,021 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 48,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,521 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 46,521 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 45,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Slight leak from differential seal

Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,786 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 45,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,483 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 45,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

All brake discs lightly corroded

All tyres perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 43,627 miles

All tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin APPEAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 32,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 317,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,002 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 29,961 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,826 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,192 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 14,445 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,037 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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RKJ 666G is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RKJ 666G, 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 RKJ 666G registered?

RKJ 666G is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is RKJ 666G safe to buy?

The MOT history for RKJ 666G shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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