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LB55 VPZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,814 mi
Last recorded76,814 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 VPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 72,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 71,230 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,041 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 60,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 55,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,568 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 35,849 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,921 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,547 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,437 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,244 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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LB55 VPZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LB55 VPZ, 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 LB55 VPZ registered?

LB55 VPZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is LB55 VPZ safe to buy?

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