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WG06 HYC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,391 mi
Last recorded30,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 HYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 30,164 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 29,595 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 29,242 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 28,738 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 28,403 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,879 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 27,297 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 27,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 26,189 miles

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2016 25,480 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 25,480 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,708 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,495 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 20,370 miles

offside swivel hub slight leak oil

Pass 18 Jun 2012 15,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clicking noise from steering column area

exhaust system corroded slightly

fuel filter corroded

nearside wiper blade deteriated slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2011 12,254 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,411 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 9,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 7,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,515 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 HYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 WG06 HYC, 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

How do I check the history of WG06 HYC?

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What year was WG06 HYC registered?

WG06 HYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is WG06 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 HYC 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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