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FH55 LNN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,050 mi
Last recorded162,050 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 162,050 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 154,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 145,221 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 139,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 131,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 120,771 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 120,771 miles

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 108,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 101,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 94,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,565 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,413 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 75,561 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 66,595 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 66,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 57,816 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 48,902 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 40,502 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 32,645 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,104 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 21,104 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wiper blades split

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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FH55 LNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH55 LNN, 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 FH55 LNN registered?

FH55 LNN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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