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AF06 VWS

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,085 mi
Last recorded140,085 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 140,085 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2026 140,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 135,299 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 135,295 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 131,228 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 127,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 May 2022 121,957 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 117,138 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 117,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 113,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 110,299 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 110,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 109,432 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,602 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 93,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever not retuning fully to off position

Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,653 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever not retuning fully to off position

Pass 3 Feb 2011 82,124 miles

front diff oil seal slight leak

o/s seatbelt slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

traction control lamp on

front diff oil seal slight leak

o/s seatbelt slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Feb 2010 71,969 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 71,969 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 26 Feb 2009 528,056 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 528,056 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 VWS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VWS, 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 VWS registered?

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

Is AF06 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VWS shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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