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FM55 RLX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 RLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,460 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 67,887 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 67,887 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 63,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,671 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 58,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 58,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 42,012 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 42,007 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,951 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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FM55 RLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FM55 RLX, 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

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What year was FM55 RLX registered?

FM55 RLX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 2006.

Is FM55 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM55 RLX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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