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FE56 NWR

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,877 mi
Last recorded95,877 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 95,877 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Upper rear diff. upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover boot slightly cracked/perishing.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm, both front pins/bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location rod/forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front evidence of slight oil stain at axle inner hub.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat fabric slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm, both front pins/bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering damper has slight play/wear in forward pin/bush.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location rod/forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 95,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Central Rear Upper rear diff. upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover boot slightly cracked/perishing.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm, both front pins/bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location rod/forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front evidence of slight oil stain at axle inner hub.

Nearside Front steel wheel slightly corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drivers seat fabric slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location arm, both front pins/bushes slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steel wheel slightly corroded.

Offside Front steering damper has slight play/wear in forward pin/bush.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle location rod/forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear steel wheel slightly corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2016 95,013 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,967 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2015 94,967 miles

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

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

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

advised to replace corroded fuel filter,.

n/s front and o/s front and o/s rear steel wheels slightly corroded.

slight play in o/s rear anti-roll link.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 94,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,026 miles

offside drivers door check strap missing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside drivers door check strap missing

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,234 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 76,234 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,930 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,755 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,185 miles

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

both front swivel seals leaking

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 NWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NWR, 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 NWR registered?

FE56 NWR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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