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FG55 ZSV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,019 mi
Last recorded114,019 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 114,019 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,486 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 106,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,774 miles

Nearside wiper blade torn

Offside wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Jan 2016 100,328 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,682 miles

propshaft u/j worn

Fail 20 Jan 2015 99,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

propshaft u/j worn

Pass 14 Feb 2014 94,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front hub tractor joint oil seal leaking

Fail 10 Feb 2014 94,427 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside front hub tractor joint oil seal leaking

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,211 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 79,105 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 70,593 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

DAMAGE TO N/S/F SEAT BELT

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,205 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 49,875 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 38,485 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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FG55 ZSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG55 ZSV, 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 FG55 ZSV registered?

FG55 ZSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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The MOT history for FG55 ZSV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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