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NV06 VYG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,112 mi
Last recorded63,112 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 VYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 63,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 57,471 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,486 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 50,681 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 45,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 40,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,237 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,334 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,975 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,389 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

both rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 18 Jul 2009 8,453 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 VYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VYG, 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 NV06 VYG registered?

NV06 VYG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2006.

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The MOT history for NV06 VYG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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