CarVerify

Free Car Check

WF06 MZU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,994 mi
Last recorded159,994 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 MZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 159,994 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 158,086 miles

NSF AND OSF HEADLAMP OUER CASINGS FADED

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated ONE OF TWO LAMPS NOT WORKING (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 158,086 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF AND OSF OUTER CASINGS FADED, CLEARLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE, (TEMP REPAIR APPLIED AT TIME OF TEST) (4.1.2 (c))

NSF AND OSF HEADLAMP OUER CASINGS FADED

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated ONE OF TWO LAMPS NOT WORKING (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 158,039 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear worn & loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beam patterns incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel hub unit leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that it is likely to become insecure (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 150,506 miles

OSR tyre had low pressure (10psi)

Side steps heavily corroded and breaking up!

Fail 24 Mar 2022 150,506 miles

OSR tyre had low pressure (10psi)

Side steps heavily corroded and breaking up!

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,969 miles

Has small chips in centre screen

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

Steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2020 143,211 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 143,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 138,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s hub seal leaking

Pass 21 Mar 2018 134,447 miles

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,508 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 130,502 miles

Central Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 126,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,678 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 121,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 109,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 98,432 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,092 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 75,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 614,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 41,039 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WF06 MZU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MZU, 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

How do I check the history of WF06 MZU?

You can check the full history of WF06 MZU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WF06 MZU registered?

WF06 MZU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is WF06 MZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 MZU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WF06 MZU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WF06 MZU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.