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WJ56 WWM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,192 mi
Last recorded43,192 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 43,192 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 41,586 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 39,240 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 39,230 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,580 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 21,039 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 21,037 miles

Centre Rear Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear propshaft u/j worn

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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WJ56 WWM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ56 WWM, 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 WJ56 WWM registered?

WJ56 WWM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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