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WU06 TNE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,920 mi
Last recorded150,920 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 150,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 146,182 miles

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

wheel /tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels protruding

Fail 11 Dec 2024 146,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

wheel /tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels protruding

Pass 4 Jan 2024 141,218 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 140,507 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels protruding ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 120,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 118,401 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 117,986 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 117,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 113,275 miles

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

front hubs have slight weep

Fail 24 Mar 2017 113,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

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

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

front hubs have slight weep

Pass 20 Jan 2016 110,699 miles

Front hubs have slight weep

Fail 20 Jan 2016 110,699 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front hubs have slight weep

Fail 15 Jan 2016 110,674 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front hubs have slight weep

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 101,627 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,806 miles

drop arm ball joint has play

Pass 29 Jul 2011 84,289 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 131,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 May 2011 85,263 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Accelerator pedal is damaged.

Clutch pedal rubber is worn.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wiper blade is split.

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

Pass 27 May 2010 73,575 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 73,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2009 57,429 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 57,429 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 TNE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TNE, 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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What year was WU06 TNE registered?

WU06 TNE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WU06 TNE shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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