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WD55 RUR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,228 mi
Last recorded58,228 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 RUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 58,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,483 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,939 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,191 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 54,581 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 53,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,606 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,055 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 52,055 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,281 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 49,282 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,158 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 48,158 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 33,185 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 27,105 miles

hand brake travel becoming excessive

slight dammage to pasangers seatbelt

Pass 15 Dec 2010 22,108 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,355 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,427 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WD55 RUR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WD55 RUR, 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 WD55 RUR registered?

WD55 RUR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is WD55 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 RUR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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