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OV06 WPA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

57,240 mi
Last recorded57,240 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 WPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 57,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front seat cushion damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front seat cushion damaged

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

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

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

accelerator pedal damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2024 55,621 miles

Rear general chasis corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2023 54,407 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 54,382 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,415 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 50,701 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 48,948 miles

general corrosion of underbody

Pass 20 Mar 2019 47,777 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 47,759 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 46,933 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,147 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 46,147 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,583 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 44,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,506 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 43,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,016 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,016 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,773 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,824 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear propshaft u/j worn

Fail 21 Mar 2011 38,824 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear propshaft u/j worn

Fail 23 Mar 2010 36,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 36,398 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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OV06 WPA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV06 WPA, 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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OV06 WPA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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The MOT history for OV06 WPA shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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