CarVerify

Free Car Check

RY55 WEO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

202,171 mi
Last recorded202,171 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
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 WEO
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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 202,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 202,164 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

**STRONG ADVICE** both front wheel bears slightly nose when turned by hand

All front metel brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front seat belt slightly damaged

Handbrake has slightly long travel

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod has slight play in fixing pin

Various oil leaks

Pass 6 Jan 2017 200,228 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering arm(rear) ball joint gaiter perished

winch positive cable close to steering arm at offside

Pass 29 Jan 2016 197,098 miles

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

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Parking brake lever has long travel

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes deteriorating and have slight play

nearside front track rod end gaiter deteriorating

nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod has slight play in bush/ball joint

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

rear A frame ball joint has minor lift

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Dec 2013 193,801 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 193,771 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 186,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 18,663 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 178,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 178,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 152,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 152,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear steps insecure

both rear tyres worn on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

winch shaft rear u.j. worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 122,056 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 85,817 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 WEO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WEO, 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 WEO?

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

What year was RY55 WEO registered?

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

Is RY55 WEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 WEO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 WEO 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 WEO. 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.