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LK55 SRZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

115,759 mi
Last recorded115,759 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK55 SRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 115,649 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 115,330 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 112,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,323 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 110,323 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 105,567 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 100,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 92,519 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,246 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 74,181 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 59,912 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 21 May 2011 48,301 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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LK55 SRZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LK55 SRZ, 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 LK55 SRZ registered?

LK55 SRZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LK55 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK55 SRZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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