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WF06 VYN

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,672 mi
Last recorded305,672 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 VYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 305,672 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 295,482 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft front universal joint worn, just met mot requirements, recommend replacement (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel pin has play, recommend attention (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal tread limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint has play, recommend replacement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal tread limit, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

chassis covered in under seal

Pass 27 Feb 2024 285,054 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Propshaft - rear universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and crossmember slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Steering box drop arm gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2023 274,155 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 259,646 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front diff slightly damp. suspect pinion seal with slight leak

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 259,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible Spring support bracket broken/missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front diff slightly damp. suspect pinion seal with slight leak

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 244,747 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 244,747 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 229,880 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel pins have play both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 213,427 miles

Corrosion appearing to rear body crossmember

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes, just passed mot (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 213,427 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion appearing to rear body crossmember

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear outer brake pipes, just passed mot (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 198,297 miles

Front brake pads half worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front swivel hub seal slightly leaking

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2018 198,297 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking valve on rear of cylinder head (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake pads half worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front swivel hub seal slightly leaking

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2017 183,483 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box arm ball joint slightly worn (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 168,283 miles

slight engine oil leak. suspect cam cover gasket

Fail 23 Feb 2016 168,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

slight engine oil leak. suspect cam cover gasket

Pass 17 Feb 2015 153,126 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak from front hubs

slight play in front propshaft u/j

slight play in offside front hub joint

steering arm bent

Fail 17 Feb 2015 153,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight leak from front hubs

slight play in front propshaft u/j

slight play in offside front hub joint

steering arm bent

Pass 14 Feb 2014 137,735 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 119,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 119,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 102,379 miles

offside front hub oil seal leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2012 102,341 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,490 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,490 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,372 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,912 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 VYN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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