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WU06 LKG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,007 mi
Last recorded56,007 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 LKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,007 miles

Nearside Front swivel steering joint leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2025 55,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front swivel housing slightly leaking

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2024 55,911 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Mar 2023 55,824 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,167 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2022 55,167 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2021 53,565 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 52,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 52,886 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Due to brakes binding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 52,147 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 52,146 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play mounted to the front of the hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,716 miles

all tyre valves perishing

front brake pipes slightly corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2017 49,790 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 48,418 miles

slight play in steering damper

Fail 29 Mar 2016 48,418 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight play in steering damper

Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,169 miles

Bonnet mascot fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,673 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes/hoses due to the aoumnt of mud on the under side of the vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2013 40,730 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,207 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,207 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,549 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,957 miles

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

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

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 LKG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU06 LKG, 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 WU06 LKG?

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What year was WU06 LKG registered?

WU06 LKG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is WU06 LKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 LKG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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