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ST55 WZW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,028 mi
Last recorded62,028 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 WZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,028 miles

50% of number plate light not working

swivel ball seals weeping

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,636 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both steering swivel seals leaking slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 38,001 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 31,452 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 28,706 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,695 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,535 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
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ST55 WZW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ST55 WZW, 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 ST55 WZW registered?

ST55 WZW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 2006.

Is ST55 WZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 WZW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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