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WG06 UCM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,084 mi
Last recorded95,084 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 95,084 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axel arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 93,516 miles

various oil leaks from engine and gear box

Pass 14 Dec 2023 91,465 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 91,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Ladder covering plate (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm chassis bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 89,583 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,048 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,716 miles

Rear shock absorber bushes have slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

swivel housing slightly leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,656 miles

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2018 75,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre is cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,759 miles

slight oil leak from swivel pin oil seals

Pass 24 Nov 2016 65,450 miles

pas pump and box are wet

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,187 miles

front tyres worn to limit

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,514 miles

front swivel seals are leaky

front tyres worn on edges

rear shock bushes have slight wear

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 38,325 miles

Both front sphere seals leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 30,938 miles

Nsf and osf sphere seals leaking

Oil leak from power steering box area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Recommend screen washer reservoir and pipes cleaned[fluid beginning to solidify]

Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 19,159 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,547 miles

Both front axle sphere seals damp

Oil leak from rear axle pinion seal

Slight wear to number 1 steering ball joint

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 UCM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

WG06 UCM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for WG06 UCM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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