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GX55 GGZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,548 mi
Last recorded94,548 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 GGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 94,548 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 92,638 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 91,016 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 88,377 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 83,568 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 83,568 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2021 79,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 76,343 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 76,217 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 73,696 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 73,696 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 71,945 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,355 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 67,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 44,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes above chassis rail

undertray fitted

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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GX55 GGZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX55 GGZ, 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 GX55 GGZ registered?

GX55 GGZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is GX55 GGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX55 GGZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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