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AF06 VWY

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,917 mi
Last recorded91,917 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,917 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,706 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,763 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2020 88,717 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 88,421 miles

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 86,609 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s n/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 38,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 38,229 miles

All position lamps not working front/rear (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,125 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 82,125 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 74,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 67,115 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Oil leak

front wipers split

Pass 26 Jan 2011 43,636 miles

Oil leak

osr mudflap broken

Fail 25 Jan 2011 43,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

osr mudflap broken

Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 23,120 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 VWY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White 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 AF06 VWY, 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 VWY registered?

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

Is AF06 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 VWY 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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