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WU06 LTV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

70,845 mi
Last recorded70,845 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 70,845 miles

Central Seaqt not fitted

Offside Step insecure

Fail 5 Jan 2026 70,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Seaqt not fitted

Offside Step insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2025 66,504 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 66,499 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 62,336 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 62,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear-most tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bush loose on mounting. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component insecure Step not secured. DANGEROUS. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Fouling exhaust. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,442 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 58,442 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temp cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Does not remain on. (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both. (3.5 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 54,447 miles

Central no seat fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,002 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 48,993 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 41,824 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 41,820 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,507 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 35,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 29,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 27,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse lamp damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2016 27,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

clutch pedal rubber missing

reverse lamp damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing

reverse lamp broken

Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,107 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

front tyres perishing

rear tyres perishing

reverse lamp broken

Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear door damaged

reverse light broken

Fail 5 Mar 2014 21,907 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear door damaged

reverse light broken

Pass 28 Feb 2013 19,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 19,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 27 Feb 2012 17,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,561 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 15,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 13,202 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 13,202 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,598 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 10,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LTV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 LTV, 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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WU06 LTV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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