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NG56 AVZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,343 mi
Last recorded108,343 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 AVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 108,343 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 106,842 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2024 105,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 104,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 103,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,141 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 102,072 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 100,092 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,818 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 91,939 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,383 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 71,094 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 60,747 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,495 miles

Unable to see brake pads

Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,936 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,826 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,271 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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NG56 AVZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NG56 AVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NG56 AVZ registered?

NG56 AVZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is NG56 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG56 AVZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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