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WJ06 MWN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,694 mi
Last recorded52,694 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,694 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 52,694 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both rear mud flaps are insecure

Centre x member very badly damaged

Clutch is very heavy

Drivers door frame is broken

Loud clunk from rear as drive is taken up. Poss "A" frame mounts.

Pass door catching door bubber when closing

Play in both wwiper wheel boxes

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Speedo wiring lock nut is loose on transfer box

Steering wheel in very poor condition

Throtle pedal is broken

Tracking tube guide is missing

Unable to rev vehicle on start on smoke test.

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 MWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

WJ06 MWN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is WJ06 MWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 MWN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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