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GR55 HUY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,524 mi
Last recorded62,524 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 HUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 62,524 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 59,773 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 59,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 46,439 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 37,408 miles

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

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 31,876 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 27,207 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 24,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 23,488 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 22,722 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 21,335 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 19,959 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,717 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 17,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 15,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 12,727 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 10,798 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 86,382 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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GR55 HUY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 GR55 HUY, 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 GR55 HUY registered?

GR55 HUY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is GR55 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 HUY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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