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FE56 NVK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,958 mi
Last recorded97,958 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 NVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 97,958 miles

Front both swivel hubs damp,

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 97,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 97,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn unevenly, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 97,780 miles

Central seat missing,

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 97,780 miles

Central seat missing,

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides, (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,731 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bolt slightly insecure,

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly,

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,731 miles

Offside Rear Upper Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bolt slightly insecure,

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly,

Offside Rear light cluster damaged,

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 97,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,650 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,427 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 97,427 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 96,983 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 96,758 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 67,767 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 53,665 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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FE56 NVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

FE56 NVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is FE56 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NVK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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