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FE56 NWA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,654 mi
Last recorded158,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 158,654 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 158,640 miles

Central Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff a frame ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 157,696 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 151,630 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 151,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler.....marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 145,057 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 135,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 126,342 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 121,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,331 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x 2 (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 118,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 115,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 103,233 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,357 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,253 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,110 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 NWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NWA, 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 NWA registered?

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

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