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S99 WFD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

56,211 mi
Last recorded56,211 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 WFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,211 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 54,619 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear suspension joint dust cover in poor condition

Fail 18 Nov 2024 54,619 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

rear suspension joint dust cover in poor condition

Pass 10 Nov 2023 52,677 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 52,675 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 50,530 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 50,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 49,171 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 49,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,373 miles

Nearside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn

Nearside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn

Offside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen Damaged Outside Of The Swept Area

Fail 21 Sep 2020 48,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn

Nearside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn

Offside Front Drive Flange Splines Worn

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Drive Flange Splines Worn

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen Damaged Outside Of The Swept Area

Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 47,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 44,552 miles

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2018 44,552 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,623 miles

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 41,623 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,046 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,684 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 36,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,527 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 34,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2013 29,953 miles

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

small split in n/s wiper blade

Fail 6 Sep 2013 29,953 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

small split in n/s wiper blade

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,481 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 13,679 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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S99 WFD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 S99 WFD, 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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S99 WFD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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