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X90 JLW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 4282cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 JLW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,282cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 71,217 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 50,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 50,707 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 50,157 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 47,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 47,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 45,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 46,526 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,839 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 39,885 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 33,687 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 28,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,827 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 17,825 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,893 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,858 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 9,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 8,317 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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X90 JLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 4,282cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X90 JLW, 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 X90 JLW registered?

X90 JLW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is X90 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X90 JLW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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