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FM06 GWV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,013 mi
Last recorded32,013 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 GWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 32,013 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 32,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 30,875 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 29,816 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 29,607 miles

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight oil weep

Offside Front swivel housing has slight oil weep

Pass 27 Jun 2017 29,606 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight weep

Offside Front swivel hub has slight weep

Fail 20 Jun 2017 29,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight weep

Offside Front swivel hub has slight weep

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,578 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,297 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 26,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,460 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 24,058 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 22,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

horn sounds a bit squeekey

offside front window inoperative [stuck half-way up]

Pass 25 Aug 2010 22,571 miles

horn sounds a bit squeekey

offside front window inoperative [stuck half-way up]

Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,368 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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FM06 GWV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FM06 GWV, 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 FM06 GWV registered?

FM06 GWV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is FM06 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM06 GWV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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