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MM55 XVT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 XVT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 63,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 63,472 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 63,074 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,460 miles

Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,626 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,588 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,207 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 54,172 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 51,100 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 51,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 47,319 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 44,039 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,081 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 28,654 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 23,847 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 20,101 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 16,085 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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MM55 XVT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 MM55 XVT, 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 MM55 XVT registered?

MM55 XVT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is MM55 XVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM55 XVT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MM55 XVT have outstanding finance?

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