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NX06 APZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,385 mi
Last recorded43,385 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 APZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 May 2014 43,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 6 May 2014 43,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,364 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,282 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,070 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,951 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,715 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,450 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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NX06 APZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX06 APZ, 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 NX06 APZ registered?

NX06 APZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2006.

Is NX06 APZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX06 APZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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