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WU06 LLR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,740 mi
Last recorded78,740 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 LLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,740 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 78,737 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 76,226 miles

Rear "A" frame joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,296 miles

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2023 71,955 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,465 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 66,678 miles

Rear "A" frame gaitor deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,608 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,686 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 60,683 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,182 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 54,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 49,980 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 46,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 46,458 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,660 miles

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

slight dampness both front hubs

Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,211 miles

slight play nearside drag and nearside track rod end

Pass 2 Feb 2010 21,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 185,141 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 LLR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLR, 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 LLR registered?

WU06 LLR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WU06 LLR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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