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FE56 NWD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,998 mi
Last recorded90,998 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 NWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 90,998 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 85,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm---front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm----front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil

rigid brake pies showing signs of heavy corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm---front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm----front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front swivel hub leaking oil

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rigid brake pies showing signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 85,602 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 85,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 85,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 85,516 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,655 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,043 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

slight oil leak from o/s/f swivel joint

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,599 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 70,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 56,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,111 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 35,505 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 NWD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NWD, 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

How do I check the history of FE56 NWD?

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What year was FE56 NWD registered?

FE56 NWD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is FE56 NWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NWD shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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