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ES55 APE

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

238,783 mi
Last recorded238,783 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES55 APE
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 238,783 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 233,902 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 226,137 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear brake pipes corroded but limited access for visibility (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cut slightly but still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas and in door jamb so unlikely to cause injury

Nearside dip headlamp only just showing pattern

Nearside park brake poor and only just met limits

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 4 Oct 2023 226,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear brake pipes corroded but limited access for visibility (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake lagging slightly

Nearside dip headlamp only just showing pattern

Nearside park brake poor and only just met limits

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Oct 2022 215,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill/floor area corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2022 215,812 miles

Central Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill/floor area corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 214,546 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 208,634 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 207,198 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 205,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 May 2016 202,358 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 196,591 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 187,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 3 Jun 2014 187,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 6 Jun 2013 172,261 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 159,624 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2011 147,702 miles

front pads low

lower arm bushes worn

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 3 Apr 2010 129,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 106,727 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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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ES55 APE is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ES55 APE, 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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What year was ES55 APE registered?

ES55 APE is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is ES55 APE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES55 APE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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