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WK55 LFG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,838 mi
Last recorded159,838 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 LFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 159,838 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2026 159,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 46,347 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 46,347 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/f brake pipe fouling on spring mount

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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WK55 LFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WK55 LFG, 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 WK55 LFG registered?

WK55 LFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is WK55 LFG safe to buy?

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