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SO55 YUJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,559 mi
Last recorded73,559 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 73,559 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/ both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related rust on under side

Fail 19 Mar 2026 73,554 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox/ both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related rust on under side

Fail 16 Feb 2026 72,241 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

age related rust on underside

Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,566 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 63,546 miles

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Axle A-frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 53,599 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle sphere slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 47,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 46,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 44,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,599 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 36,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,992 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 35,428 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,460 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 32,220 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,060 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 24,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,670 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 20,629 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 16,127 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 16,127 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SO55 YUJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SO55 YUJ, 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

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What year was SO55 YUJ registered?

SO55 YUJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 2006.

Is SO55 YUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 YUJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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