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PJ55 FTC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,122 mi
Last recorded89,122 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 FTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 89,122 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,282 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 73,703 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,696 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,358 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 58,305 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 53,949 miles

Nearside Front slight swivel play

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 43,521 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 43,521 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 37,049 miles

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Nearside Rear triangle bushes slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre worn in middle

Offside Rear triangle bush slightly worn

Offside Rear tyre worn in middle

Pass 15 Jan 2015 31,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 27,237 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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 19,839 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 19,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 16,117 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 12,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 9,029 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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PJ55 FTC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PJ55 FTC, 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 PJ55 FTC?

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What year was PJ55 FTC registered?

PJ55 FTC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2006.

Is PJ55 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ55 FTC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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