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FY06 NWJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,794 mi
Last recorded65,794 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 NWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 65,794 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 63,714 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,283 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 61,097 miles

Central Rear gearbox leaking oil into park brake drum

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Pass 10 May 2021 59,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 57,457 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,690 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 53,203 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,132 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 48,773 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 45,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 45,509 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 42,573 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 36,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,361 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 26,507 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 26,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,267 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 20,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FY06 NWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FY06 NWJ, 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 FY06 NWJ registered?

FY06 NWJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is FY06 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 NWJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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