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WJ06 MUV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,129 mi
Last recorded121,129 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 MUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 121,129 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 120,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 120,730 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 120,372 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,677 miles

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

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak under engine (8.4.1 (a) (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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 117,899 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 117,899 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer steering arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 31 Jul 2019 115,637 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 115,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure BRAKE PAD PIN MISSING (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,247 miles

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

offside front swivel housing leaking oil/grease

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,223 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 96,452 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 90,173 miles

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

Front diff seal leaking

stone chip to windscreen outside of zone A

Fail 29 Jan 2014 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front diff seal leaking

stone chip to windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 29 Jan 2013 797,516 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,682 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 51,587 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,804 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 44,804 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 36,084 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 MUV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

WJ06 MUV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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