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NK06 WPN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,132 mi
Last recorded93,132 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 WPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 93,132 miles

park brake requires attention as leaves park light on dash

washers require attention

Pass 4 Apr 2025 91,913 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 91,913 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 91,203 miles

Offside Front 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))

front hubs slightly damp with oil

hydraulic steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 4 Apr 2023 90,051 miles

Offside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front hubs slightly damp with oil

hydraulic steering damper bush worn

Pass 30 Mar 2022 89,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear & front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front steering damper has play in front bush

slight park brake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2021 88,735 miles

brake pipes starting to corroded front & rear

Fail 9 Apr 2021 88,735 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corroded front & rear

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 87,101 miles

o/s side step corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 86,164 miles

o/s side step in poor condition (corroded)

Fail 15 Mar 2019 86,143 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s & o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

o/s side step in poor condition (corroded)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 84,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,495 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,658 miles

front metal brake pipe has some corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2016 80,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front metal brake pipe has some corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,207 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,843 miles

front hub seals have slight leak of oil

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 65,319 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,280 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,776 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 38,723 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 37,786 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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NK06 WPN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

NK06 WPN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2006.

Is NK06 WPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK06 WPN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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