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FG56 NTJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,092 mi
Last recorded96,092 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 NTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 96,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 95,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 87,346 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 87,312 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chafing spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Swivel joint seal leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged chafing spring (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,206 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 78,911 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 65,071 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 63,820 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 63,374 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 60,095 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 60,094 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

bonnet cable sretched

coolant bottle and cap leaking

rear diff seal leaking

rocker gasket leaking

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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FG56 NTJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG56 NTJ, 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.

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What year was FG56 NTJ registered?

FG56 NTJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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