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WF56 GWJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

158,265 mi
Last recorded158,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 GWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 158,263 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,990 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 150,985 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 133,873 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 122,394 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,203 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 102,841 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 94,837 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,096 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,699 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,745 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,745 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,438 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 53,438 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,280 miles

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

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

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

Rear-rear prop joint play

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,614 miles

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

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

Reverse light broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,254 miles

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

rear pop rear joint play

Pass 12 Nov 2009 22,459 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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WF56 GWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF56 GWJ, 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 WF56 GWJ registered?

WF56 GWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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