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WJ06 MWM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

94,764 mi
Last recorded94,764 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 MWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 94,764 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,455 miles

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

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,886 miles

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,873 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2022 91,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 82,247 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 75,062 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 67,117 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,380 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,224 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,217 miles

Central Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,499 miles

both front swivel ball damp

Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,499 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

both front swivel ball damp

Pass 20 Mar 2014 26,828 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,771 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,461 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 16,461 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 12,776 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 MWM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

WJ06 MWM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is WJ06 MWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 MWM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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