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WG55 UZD

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,552 mi
Last recorded91,552 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 UZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 91,552 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 91,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 91,356 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 90,823 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,821 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,821 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 88,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 83,035 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Fail 4 Aug 2016 83,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front hub damp

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 30 May 2014 74,405 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 74,405 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,699 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pipe front to rear could be better supported o/s chassis

n/s/f brake hose bracket bent,hose comes close to spring

Fail 10 Jun 2013 68,699 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

brake pipe front to rear could be better supported o/s chassis

n/s/f brake hose bracket bent,hose comes close to spring

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,316 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

g/box leak

osr tyre feathered wearing uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2011 61,979 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine light comes on after vehicle is reved to governor

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Oct 2011 61,979 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine light comes on after vehicle is reved to governor

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,742 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,927 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 29,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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WG55 UZD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG55 UZD, 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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WG55 UZD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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