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FE56 NWY

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,814 mi
Last recorded79,814 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2017 79,814 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear offside hub flange bolt missing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,993 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,237 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 71,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,424 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,372 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 38,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,758 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 NWY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NWY, 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 NWY?

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What year was FE56 NWY registered?

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

Is FE56 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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