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WJ06 WLC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,224 mi
Last recorded87,224 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 87,224 miles

o/s front col spring not seated correctly

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,479 miles

drop arm boot perishing

o/s front coil spring not seated correctly

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Jan 2024 81,895 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 80,070 miles

rear seats folded up no full belt check

Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,734 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,620 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,910 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle top joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight oil leak o/s swivel housing

Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,971 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 73,173 miles

o/s front coil spring not fully seated

o/s front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2017 72,222 miles

o/s hub seal leaking

wipers sticking

Fail 6 Jan 2017 72,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s hub seal leaking

wipers sticking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,871 miles

o/s front coil spring not fully seated

o/s hub seal damp

slight wear in rear shocker bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,744 miles

o/s front coil spring not seated in correct place

o/s front hub oil seal leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2014 66,019 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 66,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 62,413 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 58,401 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,547 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,593 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,578 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 WLC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

WJ06 WLC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is WJ06 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ06 WLC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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