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NU56 ZGO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,892 mi
Last recorded203,892 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ZGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 203,892 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 192,305 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 192,243 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 185,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2024 185,201 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,950 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 154,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 149,012 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 148,986 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 148,365 miles

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 146,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 143,834 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 126,142 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 112,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 102,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,947 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 65,686 miles

REVERSE LIGHT INCOMPLETE

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,849 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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NU56 ZGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NU56 ZGO, 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 NU56 ZGO registered?

NU56 ZGO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is NU56 ZGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 ZGO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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