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WK06 JRV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 JRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 91,186 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 89,707 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 89,457 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 89,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 88,030 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,789 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,646 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,234 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,737 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 76,479 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,242 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

steering damper bushes slight wear

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front steel, going to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre joint corroded, not leaking at time of test

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,653 miles

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

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

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

rear cross member slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,907 miles

Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

STEERING DAMPER BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN , ,REAR CROSS MEMBER HAS SURFACE RUST

Pass 30 Mar 2013 60,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 51,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 43,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 35,752 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WK06 JRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc 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 WK06 JRV, 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

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What year was WK06 JRV registered?

WK06 JRV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2006.

Is WK06 JRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 JRV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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