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WR06 JHF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 JHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 95,358 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 92,917 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 May 2023 92,917 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,800 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 88,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 85,604 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 85,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling tyre fouling suspension when operated lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected track rod ends tube (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 83,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 81,676 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 79,973 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 79,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2016 78,245 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 78,245 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 75,808 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2014 73,972 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 73,972 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2013 69,066 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 69,066 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 64,530 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 64,530 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 59,339 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,595 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,082 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,814 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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WR06 JHF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WR06 JHF, 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 WR06 JHF registered?

WR06 JHF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is WR06 JHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 JHF shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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