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WF06 RVZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

68,328 mi
Last recorded68,328 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 RVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,328 miles

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

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

Offside Front Swivel housing seal leaking.

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle top ball joint on rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 67,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,076 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel housing oil seal leaking.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 66,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2021 64,855 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 64,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 64,079 miles

offside front hub seal has slight leak

offside rear mud flat not secure

Pass 26 Apr 2018 61,003 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

slight leak on offside front hub seal

Pass 2 May 2017 57,821 miles

slight leak on offside front hub seal

Pass 6 Feb 2016 57,312 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 54,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/front hub seal slight leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,837 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 43,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 41,097 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 13,698 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 RVZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

WF06 RVZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is WF06 RVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 RVZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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