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FE56 NXM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,511 mi
Last recorded124,511 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 NXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,291 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 124,250 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,566 miles

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

Nearside Front axle swivel slight leak

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

Offside Front axle swivel slight leak

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 31 Jul 2019 117,991 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from front axle swivels

Pass 14 Aug 2018 114,074 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from front swivels

Fail 8 Aug 2018 113,951 miles

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

slight leak from front swivels

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,643 miles

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

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

slight leak on front axle swivels

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,318 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,318 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,543 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 92,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,008 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 81,008 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 76,186 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r brake disc pitted

o/s/f hub seal has slight leak

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 69,615 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,432 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 NXM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NXM, 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

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What year was FE56 NXM registered?

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

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