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WR06 JFX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,679 mi
Last recorded137,679 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 JFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 137,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 137,666 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper A frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED light units fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LED light units fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush worn / loose (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Knuckle weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Knuckle weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,557 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub knuckle joint leaking

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Centre 'A' arm ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under carriage corroded

Under carriage covered in oil

Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,456 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 130,456 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure pin bolts loose (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 113,889 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 113,889 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,214 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,208 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play FRONT ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING ARM ON BOX (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,260 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 75,260 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,261 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 64,200 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,981 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 51,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,636 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 40,684 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 40,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 18,988 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 8,180 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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WR06 JFX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WR06 JFX, 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 WR06 JFX registered?

WR06 JFX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is WR06 JFX safe to buy?

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