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VF06 CWM

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

177,360 mi
Last recorded177,360 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF06 CWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 177,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 177,090 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 176,547 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 176,256 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 173,183 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 163,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 153,617 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 132,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake caliper pad securing pin holes worn

Offside Rear Brake caliper pad securing pin holes worn

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 132,206 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure Pad securing pin missing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake caliper pad securing pin holes worn

Offside Rear Brake caliper pad securing pin holes worn

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 104,220 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 104,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,508 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,838 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 75,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,719 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 60,719 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,271 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,271 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 24,844 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,197 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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VF06 CWM 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 76.2%.

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 VF06 CWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF06 CWM registered?

VF06 CWM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is VF06 CWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF06 CWM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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