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VT55 FRF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,421 mi
Last recorded112,421 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 FRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,421 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 110,201 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 106,936 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,188 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,743 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 88,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 72,052 miles

front tyres slightly worn

minor oil leaks

slight fuel leak from the fuel regulator

Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,759 miles

Auxilary belt perished and splitting

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Slight play in rear shockabsorber bushes

Pass 13 Jan 2011 54,792 miles

n/s/f tyre has a small cut on the inside wall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,955 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,667 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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VT55 FRF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VT55 FRF, 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 VT55 FRF registered?

VT55 FRF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is VT55 FRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 FRF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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