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WG06 LGN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,041 mi
Last recorded171,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 LGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 171,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 163,303 miles

Central Rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 163,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 157,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 157,839 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at join to crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 150,111 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 142,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 142,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 133,728 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel valve on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users visible white smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,369 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 127,360 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 120,639 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,456 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 97,744 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 88,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,253 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,594 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 66,594 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering damper bush worn

windscreen wipers not parking properly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 56,877 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 56,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,285 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 48,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise o/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Fail 17 Jul 2009 36,015 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 36,015 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 LGN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LGN, 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 LGN registered?

WG06 LGN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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