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VK06 BWU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,530 mi
Last recorded168,530 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 BWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 168,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 163,020 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play from prop to gearbox flange (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 155,706 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 155,671 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer swivel hub has excessive play

Pass 13 May 2020 148,900 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 143,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,167 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 135,167 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,984 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 129,984 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 124,057 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 110,086 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 104,615 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 104,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,031 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 97,030 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 77,422 miles

rear shock absorber lower mounting bushes worn

Pass 25 Mar 2009 58,521 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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VK06 BWU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK06 BWU, 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 VK06 BWU registered?

VK06 BWU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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