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FE56 NXG

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,809 mi
Last recorded54,809 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,809 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 38,763 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 197,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 186,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 178,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 170,094 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 161,459 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 152,959 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 143,785 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 133,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 133,381 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 119,342 miles

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,301 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Dec 2011 101,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,249 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 15,052 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 NXG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NXG, 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 NXG?

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What year was FE56 NXG registered?

FE56 NXG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is FE56 NXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NXG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE56 NXG have outstanding finance?

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