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V18 OJC

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,757 mi
Last recorded87,757 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 OJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 79,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 74,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 67,438 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 67,438 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 60,407 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 60,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed (0.1 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

steering box drop arm ball joint c-clip coming out

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,420 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt reel not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose seat belt reel not bolted in (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate inscription illegible obstructed sat in windscreen (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both lower rear pad retaining pin split pins missing

Pass 6 Sep 2017 48,256 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 48,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 42,976 miles

exhaust corroding

poss slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 38,892 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 38,892 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,046 miles

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

exhaust corroding

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 11 Dec 2012 32,412 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Dec 2011 29,211 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,920 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 231,009 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,272 miles

catch on nearside rear door (?)

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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V18 OJC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White 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 V18 OJC, 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 V18 OJC registered?

V18 OJC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is V18 OJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V18 OJC 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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