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NB06 VXM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,936 mi
Last recorded123,936 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 VXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

undersealed

Fail 5 Dec 2025 123,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

undersealed

Pass 28 Dec 2024 107,418 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 105,588 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 103,240 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 101,302 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 101,302 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 96,234 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 83,667 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 70,720 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 70,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 57,528 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 44,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,704 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,763 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2012 16,236 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,110 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,767 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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NB06 VXM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NB06 VXM, 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 NB06 VXM registered?

NB06 VXM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2006.

Is NB06 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB06 VXM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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