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VX55 DLU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

61,786 mi
Last recorded61,786 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 DLU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel hub seal slightly worn

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 61,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front both front tractor joints seals slightly worn

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 60,403 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 58,148 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 57,700 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 57,358 miles

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 15 Dec 2020 56,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 56,489 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 53,422 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 50,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,610 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,534 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,771 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,195 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 25,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 19,563 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 9,180 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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VX55 DLU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VX55 DLU, 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 VX55 DLU registered?

VX55 DLU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2006.

Is VX55 DLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX55 DLU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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