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LR06 CWT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 CWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 101,179 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 100,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 100,584 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 100,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 99,148 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 98,356 miles

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 95,248 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 93,195 miles

Brake fluid dirty and deteriorated

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 92,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 90,253 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 90,253 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 87,186 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 78,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,464 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,585 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LR06 CWT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LR06 CWT, 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 LR06 CWT registered?

LR06 CWT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LR06 CWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 CWT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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