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VU06 JFG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,673 mi
Last recorded90,673 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 90,673 miles

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

long handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 84,280 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 84,280 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,361 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,948 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,423 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 30,615 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads getting low

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 JFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU06 JFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU06 JFG?

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What year was VU06 JFG registered?

VU06 JFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 2006.

Is VU06 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 JFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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