MOT Status
ValidMileage
189,962 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear cross member badly rusted
rear crossmember and osr chassie badly rusted
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering locking device missing drop arm securing nut split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Ball joint has slight play idle arm (2.2.B.1f)
engine cover fitted
oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
engine cover fitted
oil leak
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
steering stabaliser has slight play in bush
tractor joints leaking
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
NEARSIDE REAR INWARD FACING SEAT BELT MISSING LATCHING EYE
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Centre Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear tyres down to 3 mm
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear tyres down to 3 mm
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
FH55 DHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FH55 DHY, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FH55 DHY?
You can check the full history of FH55 DHY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FH55 DHY registered?
FH55 DHY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2006.
Is FH55 DHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH55 DHY shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FH55 DHY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FH55 DHY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.