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FE56 NYA

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,504 mi
Last recorded138,504 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 138,504 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts inners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 129,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,727 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 106,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 106,068 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 87,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,338 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,152 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded n/s chassis

Steering box leaking fluid

engine oil leak from rear of engine

seatbelt dmaged but webbing not significantly weakened front

tyre worn close to legal limit n/s/f front

Fail 8 Mar 2017 79,130 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 747,839 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,379 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 58,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,685 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 38,291 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,291 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,222 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 27,222 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NYA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NYA, 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 NYA registered?

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

Is FE56 NYA safe to buy?

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