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GV06 WVN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

127,169 mi
Last recorded127,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 WVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 127,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 126,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 124,920 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 123,285 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 121,055 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 114,937 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 107,626 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 99,869 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 93,196 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,482 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 76,942 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,239 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,165 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 51,809 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 51,808 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 44,058 miles

ladder fitted to rear

Pass 13 May 2010 36,061 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 27,316 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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GV06 WVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GV06 WVN, 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 GV06 WVN registered?

GV06 WVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is GV06 WVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV06 WVN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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