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HM55 TAG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

112,927 mi
Last recorded112,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM55 TAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 112,927 miles

Some Underside areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2024 111,630 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 111,630 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 110,387 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear chassis outriggers showing areas of corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened.

Misting of oil from steering shaft ball joint dust cover area on steering box component

Offside Front Brake binding - not excessively

Fail 25 Jun 2022 110,387 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear chassis outriggers showing areas of corrosion - none deemed structurally weakened.

Misting of oil from steering shaft ball joint dust cover area on steering box component

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Carried out temporary repair to bulb holder - requires replacement -melted/distorted due to heat source. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake binding - not excessively

Pass 24 May 2021 109,869 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 109,869 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 108,807 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 108,807 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 107,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak Front Axle hub seals

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 107,677 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak Front Axle hub seals

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,486 miles

Front both outer tractor seals leaking axle oil

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both outer tractor seals leaking axle oil

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,481 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine missfire

Pass 10 May 2014 66,896 miles

brakepipe corrosion / passenger rear seatbelt slightly fraying / steering box damp / osr shocker damp

Fail 8 May 2014 66,896 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

brakepipe corrosion / passenger rear seatbelt slightly fraying / steering box damp / osr shocker damp

Pass 23 May 2013 60,705 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 May 2013 60,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 May 2012 53,939 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,939 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 46,494 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 46,494 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,175 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,434 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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HM55 TAG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 HM55 TAG, 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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HM55 TAG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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