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WR55 UYV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 UYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 97,299 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 96,654 miles

steering idlerslight play

Pass 9 Jul 2024 93,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 91,672 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,218 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 88,873 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 86,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 84,870 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 81,507 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 77,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 74,530 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 17 May 2016 74,530 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,632 miles

slight oil leak on n/s hub

Pass 17 May 2014 67,922 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 78,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 58,978 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 48,393 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 36,909 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 25,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 13,320 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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WR55 UYV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WR55 UYV, 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 WR55 UYV registered?

WR55 UYV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 2006.

Is WR55 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 UYV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR55 UYV have outstanding finance?

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