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FE56 NXT

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,688 mi
Last recorded75,688 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,688 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 75,654 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,559 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 74,559 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 73,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper bulkhead corrosion

Offside Front door check strap detached

Fail 14 Aug 2023 73,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper bulkhead corrosion

Offside Front door check strap detached

Pass 26 Jul 2022 73,380 miles

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 73,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 72,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering component deformed but serviceable steering bar (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 70,856 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))

steering bar slightly distorted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,350 miles

body work and fittings damaged around vehicle

marker lamps not working both sides

some wear , deterioration , damage to suspension various

Fail 20 Sep 2017 69,350 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet cable broken (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle rating differs (4.1.A.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

body work and fittings damaged around vehicle

marker lamps not working both sides

some wear , deterioration , damage to suspension various

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 62,258 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 62,238 miles

All position lamps not working ALL LANDING LEG MARKER LIGHTS (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means Temporary cap (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,173 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 55,170 miles

Nearside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 41,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 20,980 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 15,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 13,352 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 NXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 NXT, 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 NXT registered?

FE56 NXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is FE56 NXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NXT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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