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WU06 TMV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,299 mi
Last recorded107,299 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,299 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

propshaft ujs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 79,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,035 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight play in the prop shaft uj.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,425 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear shocker upper and lower bushes near wear limit

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 TMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TMV, 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 TMV?

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What year was WU06 TMV registered?

WU06 TMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is WU06 TMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 TMV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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