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WJ56 WYF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,705 mi
Last recorded111,705 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 111,705 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 110,985 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 110,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,832 miles

offside rear chassis leg corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 106,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,404 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,130 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,130 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 86,393 miles

slight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 11 Sep 2012 73,424 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in offside front drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,038 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,128 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WYF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WYF, 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 WYF registered?

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

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