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N321 DEF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,376 mi
Last recorded87,376 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 87,376 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 87,376 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,629 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2023 82,281 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 80,745 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,710 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 77,973 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 75,776 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,065 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,498 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,817 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 53,979 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,868 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,307 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 31,938 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,818 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 26,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N321 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 N321 DEF, 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 N321 DEF registered?

N321 DEF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is N321 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 DEF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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