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LC55 EUD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,359 mi
Last recorded126,359 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 EUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 126,359 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 126,349 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 123,252 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails and x members corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 123,249 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x member and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides tca bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails and x members corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,849 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis and outriggers covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 111,217 miles

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides and all outriggers surface corossian (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 106,268 miles

Central Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced behind wheels both sides (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion starting throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 102,271 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 99,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 95,857 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,320 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,885 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre cut but not down to cords

Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,885 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside rear tyre cut but not down to cords

Fail 7 Feb 2014 76,116 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 76,116 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,012 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 47,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,568 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 35,495 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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LC55 EUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LC55 EUD, 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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LC55 EUD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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