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RU55 EDM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,862 mi
Last recorded109,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 EDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 109,862 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 107,813 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 104,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering box drop arm boot split

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,864 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,110 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 89,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 86,696 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,098 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 81,093 miles

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 75,341 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,341 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 64,972 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 59,777 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,357 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,296 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both wiper blades torn at ends

n/s/f inner hub oil seal slight leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,631 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,789 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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RU55 EDM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 RU55 EDM, 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 RU55 EDM registered?

RU55 EDM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is RU55 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 EDM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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