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WJ06 AOS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 AOS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 90,589 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 16 May 2025 84,777 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 84,775 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 80,183 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 80,183 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play From steering box to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear 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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle stabilizer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear axle stabilizer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/s/tractor joint leaking

Pass 4 May 2023 75,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,606 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 21 May 2020 62,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,680 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,704 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust flange corroded

general surface corrosion underside

Pass 20 Apr 2017 57,172 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 55,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 55,442 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,257 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake pad securing pins corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,257 miles

rear brake pad securing pins corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 48,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust centre pipe / tailpipe flange corroded

rear brake pad retaining pins corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,896 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 38,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade split

wipers dont always self park

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,749 miles

offside wiper blade split

wipers dont always self park

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,239 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 23,242 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 10,614 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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WJ06 AOS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ06 AOS, 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 WJ06 AOS registered?

WJ06 AOS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2006.

Is WJ06 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 AOS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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