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NL56 ZGM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,516 mi
Last recorded141,516 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 141,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear PORP SHAFT UJ PLAY

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 141,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH AXLE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear PORP SHAFT UJ PLAY

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 138,269 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 138,266 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 135,002 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 135,001 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,605 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 131,603 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,129 miles

Steering joints have minor play

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,106 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 117,143 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Rear on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,841 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 101,639 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

The park brake drum has slight dampness of oil

The park brake effort has just met the requirements

Pass 29 Aug 2014 93,954 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 83,576 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 75,470 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,425 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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NL56 ZGM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NL56 ZGM, 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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What year was NL56 ZGM registered?

NL56 ZGM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 ZGM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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