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NV06 PVJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,296 mi
Last recorded90,296 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 PVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 90,296 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 88,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 86,001 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 82,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 82,716 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 77,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,442 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember near nearside chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 73,271 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016
Pass 22 Apr 2016 55,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 45,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front axle hub swivel joints damp with oil

nearside rear inner brake disc face corroded,offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

nearside/offside outer seat belts marks at lower webbing

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,107 miles

front axle hub swivel joints damp with oil

nearside rear inner brake disc face corroded,offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

nearside/offside outer seat belts marks at lower webbing

Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,254 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,028 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,544 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,544 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,111 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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NV06 PVJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NV06 PVJ, 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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NV06 PVJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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