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Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres ( all over 12 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear's covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dream catcher and bead's ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Heavily worn (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn and cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in mud (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Heavily worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also has cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn and cut's but none to cord's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Covers fitted
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Brake lever has slightly reserve travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever has slightly reserve travel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WG06 OVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OVN, 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 OVN registered?
WG06 OVN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2006.
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