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WU06 LHO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

118,347 mi
Last recorded118,347 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 LHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 118,347 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 117,779 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 117,723 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 117,447 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,443 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,597 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 116,597 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements only permissible on pre 1980 (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements only permissible on pre 1980 (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front tie bar ball joint missing split pin front of axle

Offside Front tie bar ball joint missing split pin rear of axle

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,693 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,773 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,852 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 111,859 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 111,784 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,019 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 110,019 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the one off the steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 108,754 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 105,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 105,534 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 92,476 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 84,482 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,481 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 73,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,929 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 599,298 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 50,673 miles

both front tractor joints damp

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WU06 LHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White 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 WU06 LHO, 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 WU06 LHO registered?

WU06 LHO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WU06 LHO 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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