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NC55 VEV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,009 mi
Last recorded158,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 VEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 158,009 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 150,562 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 150,475 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2019 147,918 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,994 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 140,188 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 132,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,456 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 112,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 101,999 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,947 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 90,923 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,468 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,468 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 64,309 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 51,510 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 43,015 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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NC55 VEV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NC55 VEV, 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 NC55 VEV registered?

NC55 VEV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is NC55 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC55 VEV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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