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MH06 WTG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH06 WTG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,149 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Oct 2024 104,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 99,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis heavily coated in underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 89,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,503 miles

Brake pipes coated

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 80,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,770 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak at engine area and gearbox

Fail 2 Jun 2015 74,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dampness around fuel filter

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak at engine area and gearbox

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,348 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 67,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 61,694 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 51,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,777 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper blade split

stone chip in zone "b" of windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,521 miles

n/s wiper blade split

stone chip in zone "b" of windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,369 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 33,780 miles

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

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

airpipe to intake come adrift

numerous oil leaks back of engine and gearbox/transfer box

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 WTG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WTG, 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 WTG registered?

MH06 WTG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is MH06 WTG safe to buy?

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