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VU06 JHH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,249 mi
Last recorded105,249 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 105,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 102,671 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,236 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,103 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 99,101 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 96,916 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,909 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 94,157 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,956 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 86,518 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 81,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,953 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,882 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 57,117 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,291 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 15,387 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 JHH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JHH, 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 JHH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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