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WJ06 XEW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

54,188 mi
Last recorded54,188 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 54,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 54,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,181 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,163 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 54,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 53,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 52,345 miles

Central Front very slight Oil leak underneath around bell housing g.box

Front o/s and n/s tyres perishing

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door seal distorted (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle bush perishing

Offside Front seat back frame sticking though cushion

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle bush perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,415 miles

Central Front Oil leak underneath around bell housing g.box ()

Front o/s and n/s tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front seat back frame sticking though cushion

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 51,411 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel regulator leaking (7.2.3)

Central Front Oil leak underneath around bell housing g.box ()

Front o/s and n/s tyres perishing

Nearside Front door doesn`t always close / bouncing

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front seat back frame sticking though cushion

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle bush perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 50,509 miles

Ball joint has excessive play box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush BOTH (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,904 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired corner missing off n/s (1.5.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper and lower both sides (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,807 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 47,805 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 46,691 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,000 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,697 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,821 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 292,173 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 XEW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

WJ06 XEW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 XEW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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