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N16 WHA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,879 mi
Last recorded102,879 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 WHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 102,879 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 101,821 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 100,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 97,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 93,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 90,630 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 87,287 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 80,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 77,477 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 74,139 miles

Oil leak

Slight leak from offside front hub seal ?

Fail 27 May 2016 74,139 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear ?(front section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Slight leak from offside front hub seal ?

Pass 23 May 2015 70,946 miles

Oil leak

across rear axle brake pipes showing signs of corrosion ?

slight corrosion on o/s front brake pipe?

slight oil leak from o/s front hub seal ?

Pass 15 May 2014 66,960 miles

both front bearing seals leaking

Pass 30 May 2013 63,201 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 63,191 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 59,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,502 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,563 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,310 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N16 WHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N16 WHA, 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 N16 WHA registered?

N16 WHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is N16 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 WHA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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