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RY55 WFT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,900 mi
Last recorded126,900 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 126,900 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight oil leak from front diff oil seal.

slight oil leak from rear diff oil seal

Pass 11 Sep 2020 120,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished On Tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 120,819 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 117,114 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front hubs damp

n/s/r front tie bar bush in poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,700 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hockystick bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2017 100,447 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm from box (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking engine component (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front hockystick bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2016 93,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 84,687 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil dampness to engine

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,662 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 62,426 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil dampness to both front swivel housing

oil dampness to engine

Pass 24 Jun 2011 57,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front swivle joints are slightly leaking

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,929 miles

both front swivle joints are slightly leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,996 miles

both front swivel joint housings have slight seepage of oil

no left hand rearseats fitted at time of test

rear reg plate slightly fadded

Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front swivel joint housings have slight seepage of oil

no left hand rearseats fitted at time of test

rear reg plate slightly fadded

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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RY55 WFT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RY55 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 RY55 WFT registered?

RY55 WFT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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