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WG06 OVN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,866 mi
Last recorded144,866 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 OVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 144,866 miles

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 138,783 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,822 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,041 miles

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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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 135,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 134,249 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,269 miles

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))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 130,269 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,578 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,045 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 111,044 miles

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 ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 102,173 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 79,195 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,058 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,514 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,871 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,591 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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