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AO55 UBZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,459 mi
Last recorded120,459 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 120,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 112,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,785 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed OSF/NSF (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Ball Joint Attached To Steering Box Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under Body Covered In Under Seal

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 94,024 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 92,564 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,397 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,375 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,380 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 87,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 87,955 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 84,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 84,102 miles

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm to link rod balljoint boot split (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing centre lap belt inacessable (5.1.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 81,244 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,789 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 74,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,749 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 64,893 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 54,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,085 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 45,432 miles

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

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

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 UBZ 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 86.4%.

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 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 UBZ, 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 AO55 UBZ registered?

AO55 UBZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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