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FV55 WFS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,611 mi
Last recorded38,611 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 WFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 38,611 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,088 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 37,339 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 36,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,023 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 33,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 32,290 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,303 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,346 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,391 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,531 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 198,724 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 18,085 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,708 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,037 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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FV55 WFS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV55 WFS, 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 FV55 WFS?

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What year was FV55 WFS registered?

FV55 WFS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is FV55 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 WFS shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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