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NU56 TKD

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,597 mi
Last recorded148,597 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 TKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 148,597 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 144,297 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 139,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 135,579 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 135,579 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 131,183 miles

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

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

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

both front hubs slighty damp

Fail 9 Feb 2022 131,183 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

both front hubs slighty damp

Pass 10 Feb 2021 126,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 126,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 122,472 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 122,472 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 116,412 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 116,409 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings top & bottom joints (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 109,679 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 109,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 103,924 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 103,924 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 98,506 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side walls perrished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear tyres deteriorating/cracking on side walls

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,054 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,052 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 67,708 miles

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

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

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Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,367 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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NU56 TKD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 NU56 TKD, 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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NU56 TKD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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