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WJ06 WLB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,824 mi
Last recorded183,824 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 WLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 183,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 183,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too back (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 183,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member rusted (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis getting rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 183,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 183,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose on hockey stick suspension arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 182,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

advise rear cross member/chassis rusty

advise slight play in n/s front hub unit

Pass 10 Mar 2020 181,509 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 176,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 164,093 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on both front wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 164,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on both front wheels (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 151,155 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 151,149 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 139,315 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 125,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre perished

steering damper lower bush slack

Fail 20 Mar 2015 125,227 miles

Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre perished

steering damper lower bush slack

Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,170 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 78,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,095 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel filter on chassis damp

Pass 20 Apr 2009 40,892 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 WLB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

WJ06 WLB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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