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FE56 NXU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,125 mi
Last recorded124,125 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 124,125 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine leaking oil

power steering box is weaping oil

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 26 Nov 2015 114,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil leak.

Fail 26 Nov 2015 114,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 106,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 98,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,464 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 904,646 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,649 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 67,833 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,010 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 NXU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

FE56 NXU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is FE56 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 NXU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE56 NXU have outstanding finance?

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