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WK06 VME

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,770 mi
Last recorded85,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 85,770 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 84,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,760 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 81,223 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,859 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 78,351 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 78,351 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,559 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 73,574 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 64,182 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,698 miles

all tyres perished and 12 years old

Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,593 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,966 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,099 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,115 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,403 miles

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

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

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 VME is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VME, 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 VME registered?

WK06 VME is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 July 2006.

Is WK06 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 VME shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK06 VME have outstanding finance?

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