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MH06 WEU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 WEU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 96,484 miles

Bonnet pull

Corrosion

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 94,699 miles

Bonnet catch

Chassis corroded

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

Power steering pipes

Rev light

Fail 18 Feb 2025 94,699 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet catch

Chassis corroded

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

Power steering pipes

Rev light

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front hub seals slight leak

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,667 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 81,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 79,613 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,951 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 76,782 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT IN SIDEWALL

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F HUB

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

UNDERBODY RUST

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,253 miles

Nearside Rear CUT IN SIDEWALL

Pass 27 Apr 2016 68,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,405 miles

underbody waxoil needed

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,377 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2013 574,190 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,982 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,585 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 19,840 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 14,403 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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MH06 WEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MH06 WEU, 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 MH06 WEU registered?

MH06 WEU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is MH06 WEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH06 WEU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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