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WJ56 WWZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,716 mi
Last recorded92,716 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 92,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leaks

slight bind n/s front brake

surface corrosion in underbody/brake pipes etc.

wear in brake discs

Pass 23 Feb 2018 92,120 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

steering box has oil on outer casting

Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,041 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,269 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 82,637 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,022 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in off side rear tyre

slight noise from off side front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,645 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 64,131 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drive shaft flange spline worn?

rear axle a frame bushes and ball joint slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,339 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear axle a frame front bushes worn

Pass 3 Aug 2010 47,581 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,576 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 37,256 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,256 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 WWZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WWZ, 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 WWZ registered?

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

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