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NJ06 WXU

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,928 mi
Last recorded140,928 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 WXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 140,928 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 140,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 140,404 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 140,402 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 133,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 129,274 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 125,010 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2020 125,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop front u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened heavily cut/frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2019 121,618 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 121,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,912 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 115,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt to link arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 112,734 miles

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

steering box has slight leak

Fail 23 Nov 2016 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to n/s/f hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to o/s/f hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,783 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,507 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 85,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,217 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 59,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,024 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 46,407 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres worn uneven and on 1.6mm limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,118 miles

STEERING BOX WET WITH OIL

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 WXU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WXU, 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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NJ06 WXU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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