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AO55 UCG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,717 mi
Last recorded18,717 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 18,717 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 15,514 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 13,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 10,912 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 10,632 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 10,426 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 10,161 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 9,747 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 9,493 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 9,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 8,884 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 8,295 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 7,504 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 6,930 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 6,392 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 5,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 4,923 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,812 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 UCG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UCG, 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 UCG registered?

AO55 UCG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is AO55 UCG safe to buy?

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