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MF06 NRO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,326 mi
Last recorded63,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 NRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 63,326 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 63,130 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 63,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,987 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,831 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,186 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 44,851 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,162 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 39,162 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 24,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT IN FRONT WIPER LINKAGE

Fail 4 Feb 2011 24,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

SLIGHT FREE MOVEMENT IN FRONT WIPER LINKAGE

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 16,391 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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MF06 NRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MF06 NRO, 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 MF06 NRO registered?

MF06 NRO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2006.

Is MF06 NRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 NRO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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