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GP55 OZV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,705 mi
Last recorded132,705 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 OZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 132,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Side steps correded

Side steps correded NS and OS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 132,576 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 132,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement g bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement g bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Pass 18 Jan 2018 130,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 125,959 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met. 18% (16% min)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 125,959 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

parking brake efficiency only just met. 18% (16% min)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 120,750 miles

offside front tyre wall (inner) cut but unable to see cords

Fail 13 Jan 2016 120,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre wall (inner) cut but unable to see cords

Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 109,789 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 109,789 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 99,328 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,307 miles

one bulb not working in registration plate lamp unit

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,197 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,513 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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GP55 OZV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GP55 OZV, 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 GP55 OZV?

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What year was GP55 OZV registered?

GP55 OZV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is GP55 OZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP55 OZV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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