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GJ06 WTD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

115,306 mi
Last recorded115,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 WTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 115,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 115,291 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main pipes along inner offside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 109,009 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 109,009 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 96,710 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 89,922 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 82,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,282 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 79,282 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,021 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,913 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 69,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 58,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,217 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 50,749 miles

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres slight perishing

o/s/r tyre slight perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2014 39,276 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 39,275 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,592 miles

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

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

diff oil leaks

Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

diff oil leaks

main beam warning light not working on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2012 23,570 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

minor leak grease/oil front nearside and offside swivel hubs

no tow electrics fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2012 23,570 miles

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

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

minor leak grease/oil front nearside and offside swivel hubs

no tow electrics fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,537 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 12,342 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,698 miles

N/S/F Swivel Seal Leaking

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 WTD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

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

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