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A15 NCD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,115 mi
Last recorded70,115 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 NCD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,115 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 66,520 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 61,280 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 61,279 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ABOVE AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,876 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,020 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,791 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 52,789 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,977 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 49,899 miles

O/s rear brake pad lining cracked

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2017 49,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

O/s rear brake pad lining cracked

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 48,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 47,073 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,991 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 40,819 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,303 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 37,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 32,216 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,214 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 18,523 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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A15 NCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A15 NCD, 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 A15 NCD registered?

A15 NCD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2006.

Is A15 NCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 NCD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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