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WK06 VMV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,690 mi
Last recorded88,690 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 88,690 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 85,646 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,899 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub weeping

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,511 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,461 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 72,484 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,943 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,943 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 68,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,527 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 49,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2014 49,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Jan 2013 42,100 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,100 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 36,406 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,754 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 26,036 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 VMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?

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

Is WK06 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 VMV shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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