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WF06 CKD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

104,637 mi
Last recorded104,637 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 CKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 104,637 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 104,620 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member multiple holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 101,600 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 98,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 95,264 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 94,482 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 94,482 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 93,412 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,758 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 90,768 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 90,768 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,792 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,792 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2017 77,351 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,523 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,739 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,931 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,775 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,165 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 39,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 36,787 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,768 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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WF06 CKD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WF06 CKD, 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 WF06 CKD registered?

WF06 CKD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WF06 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 CKD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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