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WU06 TSY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 TSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 71,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 70,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 66,929 miles

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked and slightly buldged

Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall cracked and slightly buldged

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 56,389 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,403 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 45,061 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,021 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,013 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 38,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,039 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 20,083 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 TSY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY?

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What year was WU06 TSY registered?

WU06 TSY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is WU06 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 TSY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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