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WJ56 WYG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,371 mi
Last recorded59,371 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 59,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 59,364 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2026 59,230 miles

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

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))

Fail 5 May 2026 59,230 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper and lower swivels (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 May 2025 58,329 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 58,329 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter housing broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 58,273 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 57,851 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Jul 2017 56,893 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 53,992 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering damper boot (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2015 46,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 43,752 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 35,067 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 20,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,154 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,975 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 12,092 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 12,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 WYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

WJ56 WYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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