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FE56 NVZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,666 mi
Last recorded200,666 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 200,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 200,666 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 182,197 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 162,444 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

Fail 30 Oct 2017 162,444 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (2.4.G.2)

no rear seats fitted at time of test

rear diff pinion seal slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 143,616 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 126,453 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Fuel pipe slightly chafed at offside rear chassis (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight coolant leak from radiator top hose and coolant low

Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe insecure at top of offside rear chassis (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed at offside rear chassis (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and has various splits and cuts round it (4.1.E.1)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight coolant leak from radiator top hose and coolant low

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,982 miles

No centre seat in fitted front or centre and O/s fitted to rear.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from transmision

Fail 14 Oct 2014 104,415 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Offside Front Suspension 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 Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

No centre seat in fitted front or centre and O/s fitted to rear.

No coolant in expansion tank

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from front of rear diff

Oil leak from transmision

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Resistor on back of alternator loose

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,315 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 85,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs corroded

centre seat belt catch stuck at rear of seats

various oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,548 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 54,846 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 45,137 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2009 34,488 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 NVZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FE56 NVZ, 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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FE56 NVZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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