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RA55 RBX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,306 mi
Last recorded11,306 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 RBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 11,306 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 11,025 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear axle upper torque mount , b/joint rubber perished

Pass 13 Sep 2023 10,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 10,837 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 10,395 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 10,242 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 10,059 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 9,960 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 9,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 9,569 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 9,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 8,979 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,759 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 8,745 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,566 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 6,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 6,074 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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RA55 RBX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA55 RBX, 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 RA55 RBX registered?

RA55 RBX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is RA55 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 RBX shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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