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FE56 NXP

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,895 mi
Last recorded81,895 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 81,895 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 81,893 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 78,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,868 miles

CORROSION TO CENTRE BRAKE PIPE

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

OIL LEAK O/S/R UNIT STARTING TO LEAK

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE & G/BOX

OIL LEAK ON FRONT DIFF UNIT

Offside Rear TYRE TREAD SEPERATION

Pass 19 Oct 2016 67,765 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 67,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 66,388 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ok on tread but separation occurring (4.1.E.1)

rear shock bushes worn slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,818 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,361 miles

brake pipes undersealed

slight weep from front swivels

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,034 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,240 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,251 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 NXP is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

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

Is FE56 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NXP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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