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WF06 CJZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

131,974 mi
Last recorded131,974 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 CJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 131,974 miles

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

Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 131,972 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Central Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2016 118,418 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 118,418 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,828 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 102,828 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 87,357 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 85,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak diff on rear

slight oil from front hub passenger front

Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,461 miles

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

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

oil leak diff on rear

slight oil from front hub passenger front

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 79,932 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,507 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,507 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 60,816 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 60,816 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,545 miles

hand brake travel high

rear diff oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,545 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

hand brake travel high

rear diff oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,254 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

hand brake travel high

Fail 1 Jun 2009 38,254 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

diff oil leak

hand brake travel high

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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WF06 CJZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WF06 CJZ, 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 WF06 CJZ registered?

WF06 CJZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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