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FE56 NWG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,281 mi
Last recorded156,281 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 156,281 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at cross member (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at cross bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel tank damp but not leaking at time of test

Pass 28 May 2024 151,445 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s cross bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s cross bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2024 151,445 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play n/s cross bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play o/s cross bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 146,849 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play going from steering box to n/s front/at front of vehicle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

n/s rear hub seal damp

oil leak at front diff

Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,824 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 135,881 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 135,874 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 124,226 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,258 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 123,221 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 118,737 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 118,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing needs a locking cap (7.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 114,881 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 114,831 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,547 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 100,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 86,570 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 73,026 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,000 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,735 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 NWG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NWG, 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 NWG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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