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AF06 VWH

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

153,896 mi
Last recorded153,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 VWH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 153,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 148,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 147,090 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 147,090 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 144,572 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 144,570 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 141,303 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Bulb presumed to be in wrong (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside of the two number plate bulbs not working

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,900 miles

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated.

Front number plate secured using cable ties.

Mud & debris covering underside not allowing full inspection

One registration bulb not working but still illumining the registration plate.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight leak/dampness of gear box oil.

Trailer socket cap deteriorated.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 137,878 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated.

Front number plate secured using cable ties.

Mud & debris covering underside not allowing full inspection

One registration bulb not working but still illumining the registration plate.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight leak/dampness of gear box oil.

Trailer socket cap deteriorated.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 133,176 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 125,690 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 125,688 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Jan 2014 112,693 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chip in screen

Fail 7 Jan 2014 112,692 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chip in screen

slight play front prop uj

Pass 3 Jan 2013 100,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,264 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 85,762 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,124 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,123 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 60,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 60,092 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,512 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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AF06 VWH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AF06 VWH, 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 AF06 VWH registered?

AF06 VWH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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