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VU06 TWX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,030 mi
Last recorded92,030 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 TWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 92,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 92,030 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 88,584 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 88,577 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,869 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jul 2024 83,869 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jul 2023 76,207 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear seat catch/anchor loose

Fail 25 Jul 2023 76,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside rear seat catch/anchor loose

Pass 10 Jun 2022 70,641 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front suspension springs corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. Attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,641 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Front suspension springs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. Attention soon (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 46,481 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front swivel seal slightly leaking

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

Nearside Rear shocker weak

Nearside Rear trialing arm bush perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front swivel seal slightly leaking

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

Offside Rear shocker weak

Offside Rear trialing arm bush perished

Power steering pump has slight seepage pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 44,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,397 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper's (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,394 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear's (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front caliper's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 38,172 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,341 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 35,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 27,412 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 20,701 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,103 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 11,874 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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VU06 TWX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VU06 TWX, 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 VU06 TWX registered?

VU06 TWX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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