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FH06 VWO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 VWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 99,817 miles

advise stone chip on screen

Fail 28 Jul 2026 99,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 24 Jul 2025 99,188 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 99,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust gaiter/cover on steering box ball joint split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 98,448 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,070 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 97,626 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 97,161 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2021 97,161 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 96,127 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 96,127 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 95,176 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 95,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 93,943 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 92,059 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 92,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 89,327 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 89,327 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,992 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 71,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 71,630 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 66,327 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 66,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 56,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise rear mudflap missing

Pass 26 May 2011 47,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,361 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,451 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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FH06 VWO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH06 VWO, 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 FH06 VWO registered?

FH06 VWO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is FH06 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH06 VWO shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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