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WF06 EEV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,039 mi
Last recorded157,039 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 157,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2020 148,208 miles

n/s/f wing damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 139,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

o/s/f swivel housing slight play

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jan 2018 132,039 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,008 miles

n/s/f has damage but not affecting drivability

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 109,133 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,033 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 99,028 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,266 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 77,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 64,277 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,596 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 39,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,160 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 EEV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EEV, 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 EEV registered?

WF06 EEV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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