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WK06 HYP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,666 mi
Last recorded51,666 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 HYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 51,666 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,569 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 51,275 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 50,639 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 49,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 49,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 48,646 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 47,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,450 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,810 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 46,243 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 45,201 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,227 miles

headlight lenses deteriorated/output reduced

Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,224 miles

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated/output reduced

Pass 5 Mar 2012
Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,150 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,563 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,543 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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WK06 HYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WK06 HYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK06 HYP registered?

WK06 HYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WK06 HYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 HYP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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