CarVerify

Free Car Check

NU56 ZMX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,723 mi
Last recorded61,723 miles
Recorded on22 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ZMX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2021 61,723 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,585 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 61,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 60,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,525 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 55,974 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 51,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,054 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 466,035 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,015 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 36,652 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,652 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,403 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NU56 ZMX 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 80%.

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 ZMX, 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

How do I check the history of NU56 ZMX?

You can check the full history of NU56 ZMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NU56 ZMX registered?

NU56 ZMX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is NU56 ZMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU56 ZMX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU56 ZMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NU56 ZMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.