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NT06 GMZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT06 GMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,838 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 106,178 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,146 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,296 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 99,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 90,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,210 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 71,749 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,989 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 58,169 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,846 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,900 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 41,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 31,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,138 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,440 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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NT06 GMZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NT06 GMZ, 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 NT06 GMZ registered?

NT06 GMZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is NT06 GMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NT06 GMZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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