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WR06 JGO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,535 mi
Last recorded204,535 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 JGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 204,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 200,727 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 196,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 186,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower tractor joint has slight oil leak.

Fail 13 Aug 2022 186,142 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower tractor joint has slight oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 176,358 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box lower oil seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop_arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 167,923 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop-arm ball-joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush & lower. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 146,820 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers top and bottom bushes worn

Fail 9 Aug 2018 146,538 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two out of three bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorbers top and bottom bushes worn

Pass 17 Aug 2017 138,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 138,051 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 129,859 miles

High level rear stop lamp not working.

Nearside Front N/S/F Wiper Blade edge starting to split at tip

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Showing some play/wear movement (2.6.2)

Rear 50% of rear registration lamp not working (one lamp)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear tyre starting to wear low on tread - Side walls starting to badly deteriorate due to age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,047 miles

Centre brake light in/op .

Nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn .

Fail 10 Jul 2014 114,047 miles

Centre brake light in/op .

Nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn .

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 107,008 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 94,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 83,413 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 72,854 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,466 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 JGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR06 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

WR06 JGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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