MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion to the underside
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel hubs leaking
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rigid brake pipes corroded
spare tyre worn low
steering damper bushes worn
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel hubs leaking
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
rigid brake pipes corroded
spare tyre worn low
steering damper bushes worn
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front suspension hockey stick bushes worn
Nearside Front swivel hub seal slight leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension hockey stick bushes worn
Offside Front swivel hub seal slight leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
steering damper bush worn
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front suspension hockey stick bushes worn
Nearside Front swivel hub seal slight leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front suspension hockey stick bushes worn
Offside Front swivel hub seal slight leak
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
steering damper bush worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box damp
There is a misting of diesel at the rear of the engine
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Movement in the front suspension joints
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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VF55 RRZ 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 89.5%.
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 VF55 RRZ, 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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What year was VF55 RRZ registered?
VF55 RRZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.
Is VF55 RRZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for VF55 RRZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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