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NAG 37V

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests38 (28 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

96,295 mi
Last recorded96,295 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAG 37V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

28 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 96,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 214,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 93,105 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 213,347 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 211,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 209,188 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 93,096 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively sliding joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 206,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 89,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 205,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 83,638 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 204,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,611 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 81,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 203,931 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

advise nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Mar 2018 203,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

advise nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2017 76,659 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 202,599 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float shaft u.j.has slight play in joint (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 200,994 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front axle hub seals slight oil leakeage

advise nearside rear drive shaft flange bolts insecure

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,567 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 70,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 197,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 197,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 65,123 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front swivel has a fluid leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front swivel joint has a leak

Fail 9 Jul 2013 57,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front swivel joint has a leak

Pass 23 May 2013 2,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 38,841 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front swivels leaking

Pass 20 May 2011 99,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,413 miles
Pass 21 May 2010
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,578 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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NAG 37V is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 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 NAG 37V, 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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NAG 37V is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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