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GF06 WFK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

168,542 mi
Last recorded168,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 WFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 168,542 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel Vent Hose (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 166,782 miles

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

Rear Shocks Corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 164,751 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 163,387 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 157,924 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 150,880 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,085 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 139,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 130,250 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 113,627 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,201 miles

emmisions too low to register

Pass 22 May 2014 89,838 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes worn and steering box leaking slightly.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,682 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,884 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

only 2 front seats and belts checked at time of test

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,972 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,844 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,184 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,184 miles

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

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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GF06 WFK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF06 WFK, 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 GF06 WFK registered?

GF06 WFK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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