MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,295 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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headlight beam patterns poor
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear exhaust silencer hanger's and joint rusty, still ok, not blowing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Bonnet stay clip broken off
Both front washer jet's out of alignment
Front diff pinion damp with oil
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear diff pinion damp with oil
Rear exhaust silencer hanger's and joint rusty, still ok, not blowing
Transfer box damp with oil
both front wiper blade's split / smearing
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY55 WFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 WFU, 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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How do I check the history of RY55 WFU?
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What year was RY55 WFU registered?
RY55 WFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2006.
Is RY55 WFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY55 WFU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY55 WFU have outstanding finance?
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