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S500 JRC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,800 mi
Last recorded46,800 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 JRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,800 miles

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

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

slight fuel seep at filter

Fail 12 Aug 2014 46,800 miles

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

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

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

slight fuel seep at filter

Pass 20 Aug 2013 45,166 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 42,226 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,428 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,351 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,590 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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S500 JRC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S500 JRC, 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 S500 JRC registered?

S500 JRC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is S500 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 JRC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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