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FE56 NUF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,419 mi
Last recorded73,419 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 72,545 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both swivel joints slighty damp

front number plate slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

Fail 16 Aug 2012 72,545 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both swivel joints slighty damp

front number plate slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both front swivel joints leaking grease slightly

both front tyres on legal limit

front number plate cracked

number plate light dim

Pass 25 Aug 2010 48,972 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,537 miles

offside swivel joint leaking grease

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 NUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUF, 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 FE56 NUF registered?

FE56 NUF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is FE56 NUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NUF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE56 NUF have outstanding finance?

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