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AO55 UAR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,796 mi
Last recorded142,796 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UAR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 142,796 miles

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Temp Fuel Cap Fitted.

Washer/Wiper Stork Loose.

Pass 9 Sep 2024 130,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 130,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 116,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,061 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 105,060 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 84,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 83,390 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 77,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,114 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,087 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel low warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Swivel is weaping oil

Offside Rear Brake disc is rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,075 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel low warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Swivel is weaping oil

Offside Rear Brake disc is rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 71,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 66,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 60,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,892 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,979 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,888 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 42,888 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,079 miles

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

n/s/f seatbelt latch casing missing ,latch works correctly

Pass 10 Feb 2009 26,762 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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AO55 UAR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO55 UAR, 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 AO55 UAR registered?

AO55 UAR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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