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S88 MJP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,065 mi
Last recorded64,065 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 MJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 64,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Swivel housing seals weeping grease

Pass 30 Apr 2025 63,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 63,330 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 62,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 62,483 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,047 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 61,298 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 61,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,928 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 57,390 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 May 2017 57,389 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,671 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 55,180 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 54,078 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 52,441 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 50,699 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,528 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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S88 MJP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S88 MJP, 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 S88 MJP registered?

S88 MJP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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The MOT history for S88 MJP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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