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AO55 UBT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

173,673 mi
Last recorded173,673 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UBT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 173,673 miles

Offside Rear indicater lens broken

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 173,673 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear indicater lens broken

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 171,423 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 169,063 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 166,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 162,648 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 162,648 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 158,743 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 16 May 2019 158,743 miles

Coolant leak top hose ()

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 149,785 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 149,785 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 138,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened seat belt dog DAMAGE (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2017 138,809 miles

Central Front Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened seat belt dog DAMAGE (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,203 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load COVER MISSING ON SEAT BELT RELEACE (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Outer NAILS IN TYRE;

Fail 26 May 2016 127,194 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid POINTING FORWARD BROKE (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator incorrect colour LENZE DAMAGED (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm 4 INCH FREE PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm insecure VERY LOOSE ON STEERING BOX OUTPUT SHAFT SUSPECT WORN SPLINES DUE TO LOOSE NUT (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load COVER MISSING ON SEAT BELT RELEACE (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Outer NAILS IN TYRE;

Pass 12 May 2015 118,996 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 107,483 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 107,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 90,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 90,989 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 90,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 73,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2012 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2011 55,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 40,272 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 40,271 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

o/s/r plus n/s/f numerious cuts in tyres [not to cords]

Pass 6 Jan 2010 38,992 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,309 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 UBT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AO55 UBT, 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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AO55 UBT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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