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NY06 WRU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 WRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 81,813 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

battery box deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2025 77,941 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 75,007 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 71,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 71,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 66,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 61,322 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 61,322 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 55,797 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filter housing insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pivot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pivot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,080 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pivot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive pivot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,656 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 40,493 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,422 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 38,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 37,820 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 36,921 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 36,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,812 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 35,812 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,593 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,653 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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NY06 WRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NY06 WRU, 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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NY06 WRU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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