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NJ06 WXT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 WXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 100,750 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 95,727 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 91,010 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 90,774 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,890 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,810 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 82,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,757 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 76,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,553 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 62,864 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,645 miles

parking brake effort very low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 49,645 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

parking brake effort very low

Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,916 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 41,074 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 37,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,467 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 34,057 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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NJ06 WXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NJ06 WXT, 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 NJ06 WXT registered?

NJ06 WXT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is NJ06 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ06 WXT shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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