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NV06 GBU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,313 mi
Last recorded123,313 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 GBU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 123,313 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2026 123,309 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 115,695 miles

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

Offside Front Slight leak from hub oil seal.

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension 'A' frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,221 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,949 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint gaiter - attention recommended. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 107,949 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint gaiter - attention recommended. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar attachment likely to become detached tow ball insecure (6.1.6 (c) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,202 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 103,195 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,065 miles

front diff minor leak

Pass 14 Sep 2020 88,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 82,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 78,177 miles

fuel cap

Fail 17 Sep 2018 78,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel cap

Pass 15 Sep 2017 65,898 miles

damp around steering box

slight damage nsf and osf seat belts

slight play steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 14 Sep 2017 65,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

damp around steering box

slight damage nsf and osf seat belts

slight play steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2016 55,094 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)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 55,094 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,511 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 35,511 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,739 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,192 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 19,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 17,133 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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NV06 GBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NV06 GBU, 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 NV06 GBU registered?

NV06 GBU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is NV06 GBU safe to buy?

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