CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY55 AHE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

256,787 mi
Last recorded256,787 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 AHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 256,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 256,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn D-bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength On chassis near front wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 255,767 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Surface Corrosion On Chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 255,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working Offside and Nearside (3.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Surface Corrosion On Chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 253,798 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2023 253,792 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 250,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 246,363 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 4 Sep 2020 236,447 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 236,446 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose front joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 225,886 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 218,291 miles

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 218,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front engine oil low

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 211,149 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 199,153 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 184,621 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 170,592 miles

o/s wiper slightly torn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 154,321 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 154,319 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 132,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 111,310 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 93,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 758,568 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RY55 AHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RY55 AHE, 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 RY55 AHE?

You can check the full history of RY55 AHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RY55 AHE registered?

RY55 AHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2006.

Is RY55 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 AHE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 AHE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RY55 AHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.