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WU06 TMX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,254 mi
Last recorded84,254 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 84,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 83,835 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 81,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 80,101 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 78,857 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 74,997 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,183 miles

Offside side step damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,792 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,195 miles

exhaust rusty

front brake pad

front hubs slightly damp

lights, wipers & indictor control switches, loose fitment on steering column

rear brake pad

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside and offside front hubs leaking grease

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,716 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 29,038 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,375 miles

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 TMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

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

Is WU06 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 TMX shows 17 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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