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WF06 DZW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,904 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 86,548 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,752 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 77,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 75,425 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 73,824 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 73,819 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,214 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 70,535 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 70,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 67,573 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 67,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 65,049 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,583 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,456 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 34,161 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 12,287 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 DZW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DZW, 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 DZW registered?

WF06 DZW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is WF06 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 DZW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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