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WD55 XMW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,623 mi
Last recorded113,623 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 XMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 113,623 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 97,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2025 96,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety o/s/r axle hub seal leaking on brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 93,080 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nut loose causing play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose causing play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nut loose causing play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,371 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And going out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,410 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 80,040 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,477 miles

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear diff support (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 71,660 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 71,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 65,999 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 65,999 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 58,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 58,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,741 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,266 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,622 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,538 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering joints

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 XMW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

WD55 XMW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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