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VU06 GJV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 GJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 111,197 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead section next to heater box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has multiple splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 108,694 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 106,723 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 106,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 102,510 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 100,042 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system has slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2021 97,580 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 97,562 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead section footwell area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead section corroded within 30cm of pedal mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission oil leaking from transmision brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front propshaft front u/j (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front drag link arm bar badly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead corroded behind heater box (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyr cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease but not onto brakes

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

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber mounting has corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear stay bar badly corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe union corroded at join to flexi hose

Offside Front swivel joint leaking grease but not onto brakes

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mount has corrosion

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted road wheel badly corroded outer face (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear stay bar badly corroded

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear diff flange has slight play

interior trim above foot pedals not fixed securly

Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,396 miles

Both front shock absorber casings corroded but not excessive.

Both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 14 Aug 2019 96,396 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front shock absorber casings corroded but not excessive.

Both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight play in steering box.

Pass 22 Aug 2018 95,159 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting on rear crossmember corroded & weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play balljoint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember quite corroded in places

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting on rear crossmember corroded & weak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play balljoint on steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear crossmember quite corroded in places

Pass 25 Aug 2017 93,759 miles

Offside Front Swivel housing slightly leaking

Pass 23 Aug 2016 92,554 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Buckle casing missing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 91,239 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load cover missing but not affecting operation of receiver (5.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 90,032 miles

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

front nearside swivel housing has slight play

front swivel housings slightly leaking.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 90,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front nearside swivel housing has slight play

front swivel housings slightly leaking.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,558 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 88,556 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,989 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 45,989 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 24,861 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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VU06 GJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VU06 GJV, 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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VU06 GJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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