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VU06 JFF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,757 mi
Last recorded183,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 JFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 183,757 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 178,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 175,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 170,978 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 166,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 161,841 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play bottom of steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 157,279 miles

Offside Front slight leak from hub seal

steering linkage bent (rear steering bar)

Pass 8 Feb 2019 152,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 152,584 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 141,269 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,251 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 94,008 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,836 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,940 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 JFF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VU06 JFF, 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 VU06 JFF registered?

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

Is VU06 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 JFF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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