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NA56 VJV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,114 mi
Last recorded19,114 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 VJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 May 2025 19,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 19,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 18,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 18,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 18,272 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,660 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 17,004 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,195 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 15,262 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 13,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 13,427 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 13,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2013 12,941 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2012 12,766 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 11,930 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 10,698 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 96,840 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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NA56 VJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NA56 VJV, 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 NA56 VJV?

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What year was NA56 VJV registered?

NA56 VJV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is NA56 VJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA56 VJV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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