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W9 THC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,785 mi
Last recorded54,785 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 THC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 54,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 54,441 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 54,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 53,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 53,511 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,755 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 52,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 51,750 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 50,191 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,182 miles

Oil leak rear of engine over gearbox ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pipe to pump joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 46,532 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,267 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 43,769 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 43,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 41,392 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,256 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 34,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 28,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre stepped in inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2010 28,906 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R tyre stepped in inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,849 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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W9 THC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W9 THC, 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

How do I check the history of W9 THC?

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What year was W9 THC registered?

W9 THC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is W9 THC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W9 THC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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