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W7 ROC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

23,800 mi
Last recorded23,800 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 ROC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 23,800 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 23,797 miles

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Shock Absorber Turret Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 22,894 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 21,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 20,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 18,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 17,150 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 15,700 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 14,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 12,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 10,886 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 9,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,930 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 7,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 6,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 5,494 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 4,054 miles

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

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

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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W7 ROC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 W7 ROC, 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 W7 ROC registered?

W7 ROC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is W7 ROC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 ROC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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