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VX06 WMG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,275 mi
Last recorded22,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 WMG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,275 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 21,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 21,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 21,590 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer arm/ top of diff (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,359 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges

Rear diff upper arm joint cover split

all brake discs corrosion

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 6 Nov 2020 19,359 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking outer edges

Rear diff upper arm joint cover split

all brake discs corrosion

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 22 Mar 2016 193,332 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 19,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 18,340 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 17,801 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 14,190 miles

NS MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,479 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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VX06 WMG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VX06 WMG, 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 VX06 WMG registered?

VX06 WMG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is VX06 WMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX06 WMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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