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NY06 MWW

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,871 mi
Last recorded121,871 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 MWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 121,871 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 121,871 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 120,668 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 119,591 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 118,304 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 116,885 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 114,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,644 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 105,283 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,373 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 94,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 88,680 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,151 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 74,984 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,029 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,710 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 50,710 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 42,297 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 30,413 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 30,408 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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NY06 MWW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NY06 MWW, 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 NY06 MWW registered?

NY06 MWW is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 2006.

Is NY06 MWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY06 MWW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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