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FE56 NTU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,286 mi
Last recorded111,286 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 NTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 111,286 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,285 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 91,325 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 91,325 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 76,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 64,169 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 50,077 miles

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

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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FE56 NTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE56 NTU, 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 FE56 NTU registered?

FE56 NTU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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