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AF06 VWJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,198 mi
Last recorded141,198 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 141,198 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 134,483 miles

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

chip in screen

Fail 8 Jan 2015 134,481 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chip in screen

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,654 miles

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

chips in screen

Fail 10 Jan 2014 120,652 miles

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

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

chips in screen

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 9 Jan 2013 107,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,661 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 64,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,776 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 VWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWJ, 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 AF06 VWJ registered?

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

Is AF06 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VWJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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