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HG06 WRJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG06 WRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 78,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 78,539 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 77,489 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 73,968 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 73,968 miles

Windscreen wiper not working switch broken (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 May 2022 70,214 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 65,216 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 59,765 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 53,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 49,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 46,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 45,187 miles

all tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,802 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 30,108 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 28,650 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 27,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 22,183 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 17,220 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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HG06 WRJ 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 85%.

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 HG06 WRJ, 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 HG06 WRJ registered?

HG06 WRJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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