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WD55 XMU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

72,731 mi
Last recorded72,731 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 XMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 72,731 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Offside and nearside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside side step corroded but still secure.

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2025 72,361 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside and nearside side step corroded but still secure.

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2025 72,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside and nearside side step corroded but still secure.

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Temporary sealing fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 May 2024 70,995 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front steering arm offside and nearside joints and rear steering arm offside joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 69,530 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front track rod end and offside rear track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,537 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 68,537 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,561 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 63,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,405 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 60,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,069 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 55,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight bind by hand from offside front wheel

Pass 24 May 2018 41,924 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 41,924 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 39,001 miles

Front tractor joint weeping

Pass 26 May 2016 35,653 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box arm end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight perishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 33,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,809 miles

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

both front swivel housing seals slight weeping

Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both front swivel housing seals slight weeping

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,066 miles

slight greese leak from front axles both sides

Pass 15 Mar 2011 24,381 miles

slight greese leak from front axles both sides

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 16,241 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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WD55 XMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XMU, 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 WD55 XMU registered?

WD55 XMU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is WD55 XMU safe to buy?

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