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X44 MJG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,686 mi
Last recorded80,686 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX44 MJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 80,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 80,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 80,326 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 79,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 78,125 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 74,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 70,359 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 70,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm on box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 56,224 miles

all brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,337 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 46,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 46,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,643 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 33,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,464 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 17,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,276 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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X44 MJG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X44 MJG, 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 X44 MJG registered?

X44 MJG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is X44 MJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X44 MJG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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