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BT55 ZBY

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,597 mi
Last recorded162,597 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 ZBY
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 162,597 miles

Lower the underneath of vehicle has surface corrosion would recommend full wax oil

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 158,352 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 158,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 156,728 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 156,727 miles

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,262 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 154,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 148,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both side steps brackets corroded

general underbody/underbody components corroded

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2021 148,979 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2555519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both side steps brackets corroded

general underbody/underbody components corroded

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 144,157 miles

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

general underbody/underbody components corroded

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2020 144,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general underbody/underbody components corroded

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 137,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 137,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 136,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 132,893 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 132,892 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

slight grabbing to nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 May 2016 125,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front of the two (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of the two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 114,590 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 114,590 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 114,590 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2014 104,351 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 94,827 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,021 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 67,650 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,143 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,169 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 42,168 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BT55 ZBY is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 ZBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT55 ZBY is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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