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VU06 JGV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,098 mi
Last recorded102,098 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 102,098 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,427 miles

chassis has age related corrosion through out

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2023 89,229 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,351 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 79,465 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 79,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play At rear of wheel (chalked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 74,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 74,984 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 56,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,479 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,698 miles

offside bonnet hinge faulty

Fail 23 Jul 2014 36,698 miles

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

offside bonnet hinge faulty

Pass 11 Jul 2013 31,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 26,116 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 15,393 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 9,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,524 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 JGV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JGV, 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 JGV registered?

VU06 JGV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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