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AD55 JUO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,327 mi
Last recorded114,327 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 JUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,327 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tractor joint damp

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 114,322 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tractor joint damp

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 114,320 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 113,585 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,935 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 75,352 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,340 miles

O/S/F STEERING JOINT BOOT SPLITTING / FRONT PADS CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT HUB SEALS / NUMBER PLATE LIGHT / SPARE TYRE

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,176 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,176 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,943 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,869 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 33,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,571 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 24,301 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,301 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 18,475 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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AD55 JUO 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 71.4%.

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 AD55 JUO, 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 AD55 JUO registered?

AD55 JUO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is AD55 JUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 JUO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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