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W8 GHW

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,630 mi
Last recorded47,630 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 GHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 47,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 47,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coverd in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,272 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 47,272 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 47,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on caliper (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 46,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 41,939 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 38,663 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 38,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,535 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 31,529 miles

service brake 51% two front locks

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,655 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,413 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 23,412 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,217 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 192,103 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 16,332 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,077 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 11,413 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,445 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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W8 GHW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W8 GHW, 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 W8 GHW registered?

W8 GHW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is W8 GHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 GHW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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