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SX55 BUE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,583 mi
Last recorded55,583 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX55 BUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 55,583 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 55,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 52,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 48,746 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 46,973 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 46,717 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel regulator appears to be slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front swivel bearing slightly damp with oil

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 46,676 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 46,522 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 46,522 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,512 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 46,512 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 46,072 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 45,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 43,853 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 43,853 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,682 miles

rear axle has slight movement in top joint

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,672 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 21,184 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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SX55 BUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SX55 BUE, 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 SX55 BUE?

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What year was SX55 BUE registered?

SX55 BUE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is SX55 BUE safe to buy?

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