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NK06 NOF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 NOF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 79,025 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 77,174 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 72,395 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 68,190 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2022 63,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 55,100 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 50,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 47,530 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 43,663 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 38,344 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 34,719 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,457 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 26,495 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,492 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 18,902 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,332 miles

Clutch pedal pad rubber split.

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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NK06 NOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White 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 NK06 NOF, 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 NK06 NOF registered?

NK06 NOF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is NK06 NOF safe to buy?

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