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SJA 251H

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,082 mi
Last recorded67,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJA 251H
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,082 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 67,072 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,072 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 66,890 miles

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

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,542 miles

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

Undersealed

Fail 30 Jan 2023 66,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undersealed

Pass 28 Jan 2022 65,910 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 65,281 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 65,281 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,561 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,302 miles

All break pipes have been greased

Nearside Side step corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 61,802 miles

Center brake light not working

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,921 miles

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread patten

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,921 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front wiper blades torn

Nearside rear tyre has small cut in tread patten

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,934 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 54,767 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 54,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,824 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front differential pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,805 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 33,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 23,824 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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SJA 251H 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 77.3%.

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 SJA 251H, 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 SJA 251H registered?

SJA 251H is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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The MOT history for SJA 251H shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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