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J555 AEW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,819 mi
Last recorded83,819 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 AEW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,819 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,095 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,356 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 66,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 61,550 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 58,403 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 56,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 54,058 miles

all tyres slightly cracked and perished

Pass 31 May 2018 52,697 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2016 49,591 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 45,902 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 42,724 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,676 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,423 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 16,815 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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J555 AEW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc 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 J555 AEW, 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 J555 AEW registered?

J555 AEW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 2006.

Is J555 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J555 AEW 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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