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MF06 NSE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,969 mi
Last recorded173,969 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 NSE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 173,969 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 163,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 10,220 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 139,362 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2018 123,917 miles

Offside side steep rusted/holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 123,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside side steep rusted/holed.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 111,286 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front hub seals has slight leak

front hub seals has slight leak

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,745 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 88,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Fail 30 Dec 2014 88,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside

Pass 24 Jan 2014 78,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 78,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f mud flap insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2013 66,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f mud flap insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,560 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,465 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 NSE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF06 NSE, 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 NSE registered?

MF06 NSE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is MF06 NSE safe to buy?

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