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FE56 NWO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,797 mi
Last recorded146,797 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 146,797 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both passenger seats removed at time of test

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 146,797 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Both passenger seats removed at time of test

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 143,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front + rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 132,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,737 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 124,485 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2020 115,420 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,668 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 106,663 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brakes contaminated (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 98,040 miles

Offside Front dampness around hub seal

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 91,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 91,123 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 82,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint area (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 82,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint area (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 77,108 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 75,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 67,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,507 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 49,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,499 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 NWO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NWO, 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 NWO registered?

FE56 NWO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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