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WU06 TNL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

36,283 mi
Last recorded36,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 36,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 32,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 32,435 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 32,337 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 32,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 31,651 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 31,154 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,547 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

slight engine oil loss

Pass 8 Jul 2017 28,713 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 27,832 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 26,913 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)

Oil leak

Slight oil loss from offside front hub joint.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,913 miles

Oil leak

Slight oil loss from offside front hub joint.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 25,905 miles

slight oil loss

Pass 13 Jul 2013 24,714 miles

slight oil loss

Pass 14 Jul 2012 23,240 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 22,149 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,966 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 17,251 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,130 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 TNL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL?

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What year was WU06 TNL registered?

WU06 TNL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is WU06 TNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 TNL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU06 TNL have outstanding finance?

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