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NX06 UMA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,539 mi
Last recorded59,539 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 UMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 59,539 miles

Front front bumper corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush worn and splitting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear door step corroded

centre to rear exhaust box joining clamp corroded badly

Pass 14 Apr 2025 59,164 miles

Front front bumper corroded hole in bumper

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low in expansion tank

exhaust centre box to tailpipe joint corroded badly

Fail 7 Apr 2025 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush worn excessive (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front front bumper corroded hole in bumper

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant low in expansion tank

exhaust centre box to tailpipe joint corroded badly

Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,457 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2024 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split)(Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 54,919 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2023 54,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both near sides perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,714 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,945 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,166 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,110 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 48,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 45,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 43,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,598 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,626 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,486 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,486 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,850 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 21,632 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 14,072 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 UMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UMA, 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 NX06 UMA registered?

NX06 UMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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