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WG06 OVJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,293 mi
Last recorded87,293 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 87,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2025 87,290 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Crossmember corroded

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 82,956 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 82,956 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 79,364 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking Pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,829 miles

Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2022 77,829 miles

Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,349 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16c 120/116q m+s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16c 120/116q m+s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

locking wheel nuts heavily corroded.

Fail 19 Nov 2020 72,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16c 120/116q m+s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/85/16c 120/116q m+s. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

locking wheel nuts heavily corroded.

steering wheel out found out of alignment during decelerometer test. needs re-centering.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 70,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,915 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross beam (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 60,915 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross beam (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,578 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 55,578 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 52,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,630 miles

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

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 OVJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OVJ, 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 OVJ registered?

WG06 OVJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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