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RN55 BZT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,347 mi
Last recorded72,347 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 BZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,347 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 69,972 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 67,722 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 65,497 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 65,427 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,989 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,913 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 50,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,916 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,568 miles

advise crack in windscreen not effect vision yet

Pass 27 Nov 2017 44,181 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 41,099 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,540 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 32,102 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 29,414 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,678 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 19,417 miles

excessive parking brake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2010 19,417 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

excessive parking brake travel

Pass 19 Jan 2009 14,760 miles

excessive parking brake travel

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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RN55 BZT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RN55 BZT, 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 RN55 BZT registered?

RN55 BZT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is RN55 BZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN55 BZT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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