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T20 JRD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,852 mi
Last recorded142,852 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT20 JRD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 142,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 141,011 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

not much reserve travel on handbrake

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,416 miles

not much reserve travel on handbrake

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2024 139,405 miles

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

surface corrosion in underside of vehicle

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Feb 2023 138,467 miles

not much reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 16 Feb 2022 136,937 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 135,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 135,305 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 132,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 129,740 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 129,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing all (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Statutory seat belt missing all (5.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 103,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,794 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 86,791 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,887 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,667 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 51,667 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 34,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,261 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,759 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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T20 JRD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T20 JRD, 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 T20 JRD registered?

T20 JRD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is T20 JRD safe to buy?

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