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OU55 LCA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,054 mi
Last recorded41,054 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 LCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 41,054 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 41,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,431 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 39,269 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 38,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 37,844 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 36,727 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 35,997 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 35,163 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 33,680 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 31,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 30,290 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 28,581 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 26,719 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 23,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 23,727 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 22,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 16,489 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 11,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 11,017 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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OU55 LCA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OU55 LCA, 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 OU55 LCA?

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What year was OU55 LCA registered?

OU55 LCA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is OU55 LCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 LCA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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