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RU55 WFT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,267 mi
Last recorded156,267 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRU55 WFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 156,267 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 155,408 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 151,952 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 149,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 148,382 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 147,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 144,178 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 141,397 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 133,885 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 123,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 109,788 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,190 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 103,189 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,975 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 85,405 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 85,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,232 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 56,835 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 WFT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RU55 WFT, 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.

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What year was RU55 WFT registered?

RU55 WFT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is RU55 WFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RU55 WFT shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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