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HD06 NWZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

71,093 mi
Last recorded71,093 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD06 NWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 71,093 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear (A)frame stabiliser ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 71,087 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear (A)frame stabiliser ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 68,647 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 61,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,361 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight seepage

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,516 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,861 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 54,861 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 54,283 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 54,283 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,001 miles

Central Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear rear drive shafts slight play

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,998 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 41,787 miles

slight oil leak at rear axle pinion

stearing box oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 37,783 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

R/H number plate bulb inop

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 33,867 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 33,867 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S steering damper bush has play

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,711 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,614 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 21,492 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 17,941 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 17,941 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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HD06 NWZ 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 77.3%.

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 HD06 NWZ, 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 HD06 NWZ registered?

HD06 NWZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is HD06 NWZ safe to buy?

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