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WEZ 2242

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,833 mi
Last recorded117,833 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEZ 2242
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 117,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Advise rear mud flap insecure

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Stearing box arm ball joint boot deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 117,715 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Advise both front axle swivel end knuckles leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Drag link bar deformed slighty (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 117,678 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link arm from stearing box ball joint dust cover deteriating (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 117,178 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 117,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 117,109 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 117,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,107 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 117,107 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,107 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2016 110,744 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 110,744 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play arm off steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uv joint ()

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 108,833 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,032 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,815 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 953,938 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,523 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 80,012 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,768 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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WEZ 2242 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WEZ 2242, 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 WEZ 2242 registered?

WEZ 2242 is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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