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WG06 DWF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 DWF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 112,241 miles

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

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

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,465 miles

oil leak from rear diff area also fuel tank area damp suspect slight weep

Pass 7 Jun 2017 99,248 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 94,429 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 94,428 miles

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage door step corroded (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wiper self park not working (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,856 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,879 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 65,620 miles

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

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

No warning light for handbrake operation

Fail 24 Jul 2013 65,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

No warning light for handbrake operation

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 53,591 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,822 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,320 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 35,317 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,230 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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WG06 DWF 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 68.8%.

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 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 WG06 DWF, 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 WG06 DWF registered?

WG06 DWF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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