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WG56 MMU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 MMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 135,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 129,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 129,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 127,919 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 117,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe has a very tight bend next to caliper

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 106,650 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 106,810 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 101,022 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,022 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,118 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 93,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,332 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 85,332 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,571 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 77,571 miles

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel pressure regulator leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,509 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 61,289 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 61,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 533,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,367 miles

n/s wing mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,883 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 31,362 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 31,362 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WG56 MMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WG56 MMU, 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 WG56 MMU registered?

WG56 MMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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