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VE06 VUG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

231,436 mi
Last recorded231,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 VUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 231,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 223,088 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 215,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 204,725 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 204,717 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 193,503 miles

Front both front hub seals weeping

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both front shock absorber lower bushes perished

engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2021 193,485 miles

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

Front both front hub seals weeping

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

both front shock absorber lower bushes perished

engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 182,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

Offside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

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

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

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 182,409 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

Offside Front swivel hub leaking slightly

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 165,458 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering box ball joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear A frame ball joint boot slightly damaged

both front hub seals slightly leaking

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 28 Jun 2018 152,054 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 139,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 125,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,617 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 112,617 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 102,855 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 77,877 miles

both front tyres on the legal limit of 1.6m and need attention asap

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,864 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,594 miles

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

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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VE06 VUG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE06 VUG, 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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VE06 VUG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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