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NH55 LSV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 LSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 98,434 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,149 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,178 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,599 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 76,561 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 59,551 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 55,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 55,276 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,545 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,328 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,326 miles

Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,411 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 43,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 40,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 40,152 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 36,883 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,737 miles

offside headlamp lens holed

Pass 9 Nov 2010 28,725 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 20,278 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 16,802 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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NH55 LSV 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 81%.

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 NH55 LSV, 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 NH55 LSV registered?

NH55 LSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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