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NU06 HDL

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,939 mi
Last recorded134,939 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 HDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,939 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 134,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 130,224 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 123,078 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter/housing (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 116,040 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear, lower bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 108,607 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 101,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 93,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,997 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,984 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 62,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NU06 HDL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU06 HDL, 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 NU06 HDL registered?

NU06 HDL is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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