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WR06 UNJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,872 mi
Last recorded139,872 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 UNJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 139,872 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 139,857 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 1 x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 135,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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 27 Sep 2024 135,468 miles

Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,901 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body support panel corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential main oil seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to engine bay slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid pipe From flexi hose to engine bay slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 125,211 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential main seal slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub seeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel hub slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bush deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body support slightly deteriorated corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 121,771 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle differential oil sill slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm/ bar front bush deteriorated slightly cracking perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body strengthener slight corrosion outer end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body strengthener slight corrosion outer end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 118,744 miles

Bonnet release cable loose not attached to handle

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel hub damp slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 111,574 miles

Bonnet release handle broken

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle differential pinion seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 105,232 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 105,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top and bottom bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 95,098 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 87,331 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 May 2016 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2015 77,932 miles

engine oil low

slight play in steering damper lower bush

slight weep near side front swivel hubb

Fail 27 May 2015 77,929 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

slight play in steering damper lower bush

slight weep near side front swivel hubb

Pass 29 May 2014 72,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front swivel hub slight oil loss

rear lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 9 May 2013 62,796 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 52,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,350 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 42,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,586 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 32,586 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 25,818 miles

Rear seats (Centre) will not fold down

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 UNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 UNJ, 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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WR06 UNJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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