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NC06 RXO

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,290 mi
Last recorded83,290 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 RXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 83,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis coated in underseal/paint (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s mounting bushes detreated/contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s & o/s hub swivel seals weeping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 81,147 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers not parking correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s mounting bushes detreated/contaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s & o/s hub swivel seals weeping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 81,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated with oil (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive on to rear brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective split ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,114 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,000 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal slight leak

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

hub seal slight leak

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2019 78,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 78,725 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke tested X3 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brake performance not tested hand brake inop (1.2.1 (g))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blades will not park (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering linkage fouling drag link bent fouling protector (2.1.4 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn all 4 radius arm bushes centres seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working marker lamp (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing prop bolt insecure on trans brake (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 78,589 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 78,589 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Above chassis to o/s/r hose. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service Brake efficiency 51%. May require adjustments/repairs

Fail 7 Dec 2016 75,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Above chassis to o/s/r hose. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Axle. Meets criteria at time of test. Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service Brake efficiency 51%. May require adjustments/repairs

Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,387 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 66,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,061 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,773 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 49,773 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 39,244 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 32,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 26,255 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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NC06 RXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NC06 RXO, 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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NC06 RXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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