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NX56 VDG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,738 mi
Last recorded63,738 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 VDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,738 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,674 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 51,628 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 46,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,343 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 35,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,834 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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NX56 VDG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NX56 VDG, 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

How do I check the history of NX56 VDG?

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What year was NX56 VDG registered?

NX56 VDG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is NX56 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX56 VDG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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