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VU06 JHE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,639 mi
Last recorded133,639 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,639 miles

both front brake pipes corroding

n/s/f hub damp

slight play in rear shocker lower bushes

slight play in steering box arm ball joint

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 28 Aug 2025 133,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front brake pipes corroding

n/s/f hub damp

slight play in rear shocker lower bushes

slight play in steering box arm ball joint

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 15 Aug 2024 133,516 miles

Front brake pipes corroding and o/s/r

Front hubs damp

Offside Front hub slight play

Rear discs deteriorating

Rear spring cups deteriorating

both front tyres reaching marker bars

front and rear coil springs corroding

Fail 21 Jun 2024 133,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2022 133,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 133,486 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,169 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 124,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 117,423 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes to calipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,397 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front metal brake pipes to calipers corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 107,142 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm end link has play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes worn (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,450 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes from hoses to calipers rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 98,300 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to brake hose corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe to brake to brake hose rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal brake pipes from hoses to calipers rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle metal brake pipe rusted (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,750 miles

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

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

rear axle or rear wheel bearings are noisey

Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,676 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

rear axle or rear wheel bearings are noisey

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,130 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 80,080 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

steering dampner o/s end bush worn

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,630 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 72,533 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,060 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 62,955 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 53,687 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,565 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,518 miles

slight damage to front no plate

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 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JHE, 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 JHE registered?

VU06 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 JHE shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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