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LA55 BYH

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,805 mi
Last recorded13,805 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 BYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 13,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 13,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,587 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 13,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN THE TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING IN THE TREAD`S. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 13,283 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 13,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 13,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 12,531 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 12,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 11,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 115,098 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 115,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 10,837 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 9,685 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 8,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 7,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 6,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 5,372 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 4,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 4,225 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 2,721 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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LA55 BYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA55 BYH, 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 LA55 BYH registered?

LA55 BYH is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is LA55 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 BYH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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