MOT Status
ValidMileage
62,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
steering arm ball joint gaiter split
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dry and seizing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint and gaiter split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j))
Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint and gaiter split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 tyre valves cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
o/s/r, n/s/r, o/s/f tyre treads cracking
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
MD55 SFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 MD55 SFY, 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
How do I check the history of MD55 SFY?
You can check the full history of MD55 SFY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was MD55 SFY registered?
MD55 SFY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 February 2006.
Is MD55 SFY safe to buy?
The MOT history for MD55 SFY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does MD55 SFY have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MD55 SFY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.