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RE06 WLB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,178 mi
Last recorded120,178 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 WLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,178 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (7.50R16C) (4.1.E.1)

engine cover

Pass 30 Apr 2015 117,820 miles

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 117,820 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside front tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 113,942 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 107,016 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 107,016 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 94,533 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 94,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 84,716 miles

Multiple oil leaks cleaned off and needs rechecking.

Slight play on steering damper.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2011 84,716 miles

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

Multiple oil leaks cleaned off and needs rechecking.

Slight play on steering damper.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 66,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,241 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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RE06 WLB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RE06 WLB, 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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What year was RE06 WLB registered?

RE06 WLB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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