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WU06 TTY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,376 mi
Last recorded64,376 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU06 TTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 64,376 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 61,481 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 58,673 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 56,473 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 55,171 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 52,581 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 49,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drag link ball joint dust cover perished but ok

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bushes worn but ok (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Feb 2020 49,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened drivers seat belt torn on the bottom (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded but ok (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front drag link ball joint dust cover perished but ok

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks lower bushes worn but ok (5.3.2 (c))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,036 miles

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

steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

steering drop link ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,036 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective drop link washer not tapped over (2.1.3 (d))

steering drop arm has slight play in ball joint

steering drop link ball joint rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,317 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,554 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,174 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 36,382 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,382 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,528 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 TTY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 TTY, 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 TTY registered?

WU06 TTY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is WU06 TTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU06 TTY 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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