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WA06 JYF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

33,191 mi
Last recorded33,191 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 JYF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,191 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,926 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 32,919 miles

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

Offside Front Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

reverse lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2023 32,797 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 32,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 32,647 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,088 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 32,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Drivers door goes back around abit too far

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

Pass 10 May 2019 31,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 29,889 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 29,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 28,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,088 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,172 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,446 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 25,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,873 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 24,868 miles

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 23,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2012 23,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 22,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 20,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 18,291 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts & worn

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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WA06 JYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WA06 JYF, 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 WA06 JYF registered?

WA06 JYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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