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NJ06 WZB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 WZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 74,653 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 67,214 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 66,170 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 66,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 62,133 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 62,133 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2021 61,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lower caliper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded lower caliper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded upper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front axle swivel joint leaking grease

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

tow bar wiring socket insecurely mounted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 57,016 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 50,907 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Above flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above flexible brake hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Below flexible hose to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside hub. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 36,484 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,365 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 22,480 miles

n/s swivel joint has bad oil leak but has not yet contaminated brakes

Fail 2 Mar 2012 22,472 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

n/s swivel joint has bad oil leak but has not yet contaminated brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 11,530 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 WZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NJ06 WZB, 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 WZB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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