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NC56 AHJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,067 mi
Last recorded54,067 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 AHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 54,067 miles

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

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,833 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 50,822 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general chassis corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2023 49,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 49,728 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 48,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 47,732 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,084 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 31,115 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 31,113 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking Underbonnet item (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 24,221 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 16,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 13,624 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 10,481 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 8,667 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 8,288 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 6,311 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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NC56 AHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NC56 AHJ, 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 NC56 AHJ registered?

NC56 AHJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is NC56 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 AHJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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