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NC06 RXT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 RXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,709 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 102,292 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear ' A ' frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 97,663 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 97,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 96,703 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,689 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 96,689 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,256 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 92,058 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 90,239 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 87,634 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,562 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 80,477 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 74,024 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 66,617 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 60,584 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 54,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 47,198 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 RXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 NC06 RXT, 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 NC06 RXT registered?

NC06 RXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is NC06 RXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC06 RXT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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