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M3 NUS

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,107 mi
Last recorded119,107 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 NUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 119,107 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 118,496 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,190 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 116,104 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 111,054 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 108,982 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 108,982 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 108,942 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel pressure regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flext to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake valve leaking On bulk head (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Swivel joint leaking

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Swivel joint leaking

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,175 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 104,172 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,796 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 96,875 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 96,871 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,620 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,552 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,733 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 68,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 59,683 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 59,683 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,480 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 35,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 21,755 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,755 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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M3 NUS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M3 NUS, 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 M3 NUS registered?

M3 NUS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is M3 NUS safe to buy?

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