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MP55 GGF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

116,346 mi
Last recorded116,346 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 GGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 116,346 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,507 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 101,731 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,457 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,243 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,995 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 63,332 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 63,332 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,191 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,498 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,939 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 19,996 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2014 19,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 18,042 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2013 18,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 15,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 13,328 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 13,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 11,434 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 8,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 8,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 GGF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 MP55 GGF, 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 GGF registered?

MP55 GGF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is MP55 GGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MP55 GGF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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