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WR06 JHE

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

78,318 mi
Last recorded78,318 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 JHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 78,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,633 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 75,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 73,114 miles

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

Offside Front steering box drop arm ball joint has wear

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,013 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front steering box drop arm ball joint has wear

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,132 miles

Offside Front Mudflap Loose

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,693 miles

Front nearside and offside wiper poor

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 67,693 miles

Front nearside and offside wiper poor

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,764 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

STEERING BOX DROP ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER DETERIORATED

Pass 23 May 2019 60,062 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 54,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired 50% (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired 50% (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,979 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 48,836 miles

Battery insecure FOOTWELL (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 444,330 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 39,655 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 9 May 2015 39,537 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

n/s/f tyre perished on walls

o/s/f tyre perished on walls

o/s/r tyre perished on walls

Pass 8 May 2014 357,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 357,512 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 May 2013 31,726 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 27,412 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,414 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 23,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 18,440 miles

slight oil weep from n/s front tracta joint seal

Pass 28 May 2009 15,073 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 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 WR06 JHE registered?

WR06 JHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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