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VF55 OYP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 OYP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 94,803 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

body mount is corroded

mist of oil from the engine

slight surface corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Feb 2024 93,855 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 93,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,652 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 88,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 88,033 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 88,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 86,528 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,629 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,224 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 54,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 54,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,367 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,685 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 21,845 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 14,902 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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VF55 OYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VF55 OYP, 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 VF55 OYP registered?

VF55 OYP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is VF55 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF55 OYP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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