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TD54 TJS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

136,006 mi
Last recorded136,006 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD54 TJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,006 miles

Nearside Front rose bowl damp

Pass 19 Feb 2025 135,945 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 135,936 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 135,928 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 135,903 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 135,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,603 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 135,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 134,749 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,057 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 129,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,888 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 120,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,792 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 88,849 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,025 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 72,021 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,886 miles

chip in os of wind screen

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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TD54 TJS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TD54 TJS, 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 TD54 TJS registered?

TD54 TJS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is TD54 TJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TD54 TJS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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