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G2 WAH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

47,662 mi
Last recorded47,662 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 WAH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 47,662 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear disk slight crosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,624 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 47,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 47,395 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 47,225 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 46,828 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,529 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 45,403 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking.

Offside Front swivel joint leaking.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 45,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking.

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

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 44,910 miles

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Both Steps corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,910 miles

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

Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition Both Steps corroded (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 44,635 miles

drivers running board and side steps very corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 43,821 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both front tractor ball joints have slight leak

both side steps heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 43,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

both front tractor ball joints have slight leak

both side steps heavily corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 41,733 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside & Nearside traction swivel hubs leaking slightly

offside & nearside running boards corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Outer 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)

nearside front traction joint leaking

offside front traction joint leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,662 miles

Offside Outer 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)

nearside front traction joint leaking

offside front traction joint leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,336 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front and nearside front traction joints slight leak

Pass 10 May 2012 35,725 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak front swivel hub seals

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,187 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight leak o/s/f and n/s/f traction joints seals

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,565 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tractor ball joints seal starting to leak

Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,565 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tractor ball joints seal starting to leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,148 miles

Nearside traction joint leaking slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2009 23,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside traction joint leaking slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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G2 WAH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G2 WAH, 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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G2 WAH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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