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GJ06 WRK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,652 mi
Last recorded58,652 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2014 58,652 miles

off side headlight glass broken

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,652 miles

off side headlight glass broken

Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,703 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 56,703 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 53,057 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,960 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 33,189 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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GJ06 WRK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ06 WRK, 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 GJ06 WRK registered?

GJ06 WRK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is GJ06 WRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ06 WRK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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