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WJ06 MMA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,417 mi
Last recorded113,417 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 MMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,417 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle to wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 113,417 miles

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn worn and deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top axle to wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 106,952 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 106,952 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,035 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 102,035 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 97,196 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 97,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 92,098 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 92,098 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 75,214 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,066 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 52,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 34,153 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 34,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 24,565 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 24,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 19,794 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 18,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 18,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,196 miles

towing electrical socket not working correctly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 10,851 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 87,713 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 6,547 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 MMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 WJ06 MMA, 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 WJ06 MMA registered?

WJ06 MMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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