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LX56 NCZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,984 mi
Last recorded28,984 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

RegistrationLX56 NCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 28,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Jul 2025 28,020 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 26,882 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff input seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 25,214 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 25,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 23,463 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 20,685 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 19,304 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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LX56 NCZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LX56 NCZ, 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

How do I check the history of LX56 NCZ?

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What year was LX56 NCZ registered?

LX56 NCZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LX56 NCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 NCZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX56 NCZ have outstanding finance?

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