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BE55 BAM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,384 mi
Last recorded125,384 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE55 BAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 125,384 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 114,221 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 108,070 miles

rear number plate cracked

signs of oil leaks

wipers smearing slightly

all brake discs slightly rusty

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,563 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 94,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 81,571 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 81,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet block missing (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 62,833 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 51,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 45,954 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

Fail 29 Dec 2014 45,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake fluid level low

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,752 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,700 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 11,951 miles

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush slightly distorted

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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BE55 BAM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BE55 BAM, 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 BE55 BAM registered?

BE55 BAM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 2006.

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