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W111 HCC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,180 mi
Last recorded66,180 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW111 HCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,193 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 63,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,167 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 58,616 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 57,170 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 57,170 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low LED lamps fitted aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low LED lamps fitted aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 54,366 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 50,160 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 50,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,682 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,203 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,069 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 36,069 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,057 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,190 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 28,190 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,964 miles

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

handbrake switch seems faulty, occasionally illuminating the stop lamp on the dashboard

nearside front tyre perishing and has various small cuts in the tread

nearside rear tyre perishing and has various small cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2012 23,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake switch seems faulty, occasionally illuminating the stop lamp on the dashboard

nearside front tyre perishing and has various small cuts in the tread

nearside rear tyre perishing and has various small cuts in the tread

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2011 18,786 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 14,220 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,467 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 9,467 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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W111 HCC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W111 HCC, 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 W111 HCC registered?

W111 HCC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is W111 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W111 HCC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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