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WX06 MYM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX06 MYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 126,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 124,521 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 120,934 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged stalk cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 119,640 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 114,930 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed side seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened side seat (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 105,559 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 93,062 miles

n/s rear lap belt webbing damaged

o/s rear lap belt webbing damaged

Fail 4 May 2016 93,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s rear lap belt webbing damaged

o/s rear lap belt webbing damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,906 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,488 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,703 miles

3 rear lap seat belts slightly damaged on webbing

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,632 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,632 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,605 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,131 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 49,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,331 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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WX06 MYM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WX06 MYM, 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 WX06 MYM registered?

WX06 MYM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is WX06 MYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX06 MYM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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