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WK06 VMW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,333 mi
Last recorded85,333 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 85,333 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 78,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,719 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 68,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 60,273 miles

Central Rear Oil Leak from rear diff front seal

Fail 9 Dec 2021 60,273 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Oil Leak from rear diff front seal

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,157 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 53,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 51,095 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 49,459 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 47,664 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 45,360 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,507 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight deterioration to th exhaust system

Fail 13 May 2015 43,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight deterioration to th exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2014 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

slight deterioration on exhaust system

Fail 8 May 2014 40,857 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight deterioration on exhaust system

Pass 9 May 2013 36,848 miles

slight deterioration in exhaust

Pass 10 May 2012 33,296 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 29,817 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 25,869 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,929 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (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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WK06 VMW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VMW, 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

How do I check the history of WK06 VMW?

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What year was WK06 VMW registered?

WK06 VMW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 May 2006.

Is WK06 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 VMW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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