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FV55 YJK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

179,251 mi
Last recorded179,251 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 179,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 179,251 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 168,598 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 158,260 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 158,260 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 150,820 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 150,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 140,564 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 130,110 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 130,110 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 118,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 110,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 110,836 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 102,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 94,383 miles

Exhaust system corroded around joins and mounting points

Offside and nearside front headlamps deteriorating

Slight oil leaks around offside and nearside front swivel hubs

Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 24 Jan 2018 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust system corroded around joins and mounting points

Offside and nearside front headlamps deteriorating

Slight oil leaks around offside and nearside front swivel hubs

Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition

Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2017 84,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 84,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 74,018 miles

Oil leak around rear differential

Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition

Fail 28 Jan 2016 74,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak around rear differential

Rear registration plate lamp slightly insecure

Underside of vehicle in very dirty condition

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,232 miles

EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE VARIOUS SPLITS AND CUTS IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND STIFF OPERATION.

SLIGHT LIFT AT STEERING DROP-ARM BALLJOINT.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE VARIOUS CORRODED SECTIONS.

Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EMISSIONS RESULTS CLOSE TO LIMIT.

NEARSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELTS SLIGHT DAMAGE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES HAVE VARIOUS SPLITS AND CUTS IN TREAD.

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS CRACKED.

OFFSIDE REAR DRIVESHAFT END CAP MISSING.

PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT AND STIFF OPERATION.

SLIGHT LIFT AT STEERING DROP-ARM BALLJOINT.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES HAVE VARIOUS CORRODED SECTIONS.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,137 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 58,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,011 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2013 51,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2012 43,978 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 43,916 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,930 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 35,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 28,851 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 28,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,317 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 YJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 FV55 YJK, 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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FV55 YJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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