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W60 DHW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,150 mi
Last recorded128,150 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW60 DHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 128,150 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 127,286 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,246 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front tyres cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 123,738 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,481 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 122,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 119,914 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 116,118 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 112,606 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,585 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,521 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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W60 DHW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W60 DHW, 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 W60 DHW registered?

W60 DHW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is W60 DHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W60 DHW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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