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L55 BUF

2006 Land Rover Range Rover

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover96,967 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 BUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 89,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides track control arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 87,422 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 87,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 86,144 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension slightly corroded.

Pass 3 May 2023 84,760 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 83,424 miles

advise front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 81,787 miles

slight hand brake travel.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 80,640 miles

advise corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 6 Jun 2019 78,622 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 78,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,975 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 75,975 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 73,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 69,125 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,146 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 52,791 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 51,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 51,073 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres worn on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Runflat tyre light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake lever travel

Pass 15 Jan 2013 49,890 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 43,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,178 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 24,164 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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L55 BUF is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2006 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 96,967 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L55 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 20 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L55 BUF is a 2006 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for L55 BUF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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