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MP55 AEG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,349 mi
Last recorded94,349 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 AEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 94,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 91,209 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 89,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,359 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 86,968 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 85,239 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 82,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 79,681 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 78,508 miles

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

age related surface cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 13 May 2017 770,122 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play drop link from the steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2016 75,194 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 75,194 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 73,867 miles

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

slight leak from front swivel joint seals

Pass 17 May 2014 69,830 miles

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from nearside front swivel joint

Pass 24 Apr 2013 67,973 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 67,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,980 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,679 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 56,564 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,183 miles

osf swivel seal leaking.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,605 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 45,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox leaking

rocker cover gasket leaking

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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MP55 AEG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MP55 AEG, 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 MP55 AEG registered?

MP55 AEG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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The MOT history for MP55 AEG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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