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AJ55 RBU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,251 mi
Last recorded120,251 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 120,251 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 120,250 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,104 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 100,077 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 87,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 75,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 75,319 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,740 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 53,461 miles

Damp around front hub seals

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil around bell housing

diesal filter rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2009 53,461 miles

Damp around front hub seals

Oil around bell housing

diesal filter rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,990 miles

Oil level on halfway

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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AJ55 RBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AJ55 RBU, 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 AJ55 RBU registered?

AJ55 RBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is AJ55 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ55 RBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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