MOT Status
ValidMileage
195,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
General oil leaks
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
general oil leaks
suspension bushes , ball joint gators perished
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished (5.2.3 (j))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished (5.2.3 (j))
engine cover fitted obscuring some components
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose front fixings (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre out of shape
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front tyre out of shape
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front axle hub seal leaking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
steering box drop arm gaiter split
Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front axle hub seal leaking
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
steering box drop arm gaiter split
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
noise in o/s/f wheel bearing
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
noise in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
some damage to n/s/f
some free play o/s/f steering knuckle
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
some damage to n/s/f
some free play o/s/f steering knuckle
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
WJ06 WLD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 WLD, 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
How do I check the history of WJ06 WLD?
You can check the full history of WJ06 WLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was WJ06 WLD registered?
WJ06 WLD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.
Is WJ06 WLD safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ06 WLD shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WJ06 WLD have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ06 WLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.