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WJ56 WWP

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,441 mi
Last recorded92,441 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 WWP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 92,441 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 92,434 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,291 miles

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

Front Axel swivel joints leaking. Both sides.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 90,283 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Axel swivel joints leaking. Both sides.

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 89,436 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 89,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,617 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 88,617 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 84,823 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,823 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 82,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 82,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,032 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 63,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,964 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 46,368 miles

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,311 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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WJ56 WWP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ56 WWP, 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 WWP registered?

WJ56 WWP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is WJ56 WWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 WWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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