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WF06 RWO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,661 mi
Last recorded122,661 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 122,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,733 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 115,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 111,999 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,388 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 107,368 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,429 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 97,300 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake lines have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 90,553 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Drop Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 83,213 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering rack drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,189 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,956 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,075 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,189 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,013 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,983 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 RWO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RWO, 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 RWO registered?

WF06 RWO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is WF06 RWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 RWO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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