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WG06 OVL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,679 mi
Last recorded76,679 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 OVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,679 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,679 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,057 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 73,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 70,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,434 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 64,905 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 59,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,689 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 47,689 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 41,074 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 41,074 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,639 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,639 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 OVL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 OVL, 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 OVL registered?

WG06 OVL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is WG06 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG06 OVL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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