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WR06 UNB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

199,872 mi
Last recorded199,872 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 199,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 199,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 194,533 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 194,533 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,828 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 171,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 160,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 151,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,104 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 130,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 119,795 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f swival ball slight leak

Pass 15 May 2012 92,147 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 77,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 61,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,465 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 UNB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WR06 UNB, 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 WR06 UNB?

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What year was WR06 UNB registered?

WR06 UNB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is WR06 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 UNB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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