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LY55 MKU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,383 mi
Last recorded93,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 MKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 93,383 miles

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

both front hubs leaking slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,094 miles

Front crown seals slight seepage

Fail 15 May 2025 92,076 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working hi level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member badly corroded multiple places (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mounting support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,774 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,927 miles

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 88,927 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,351 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 87,349 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into calliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,606 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 85,606 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,993 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting points corroded but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded but has no leak of gasses

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,155 miles

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil level low

Fail 9 Aug 2019 80,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

corrosion to the exhaust

oil level low

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,211 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,782 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 76,782 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 76,126 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 76,126 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,054 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 70,022 miles

ABS system permanently removed

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 70,022 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ABS system perminatly removed

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,274 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 59,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 50,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,665 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,566 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,023 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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LY55 MKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY55 MKU, 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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What year was LY55 MKU registered?

LY55 MKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LY55 MKU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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