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WJ06 SYC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,532 mi
Last recorded50,532 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 50,532 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 50,528 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 30,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,932 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 28,932 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,303 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 SYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SYC, 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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How do I check the history of WJ06 SYC?

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What year was WJ06 SYC registered?

WJ06 SYC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is WJ06 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 SYC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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