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PF06 NVD

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,837 mi
Last recorded107,837 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 NVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 107,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,142 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 99,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,764 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 96,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps lamp cover damaged(missing) (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,779 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,952 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,952 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 81,922 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 80,944 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,943 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 77,087 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

retractable side steps need freeing off /pins oiling

Fail 11 Jun 2012 737,786 miles

Nearside front tractor joint leaking slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front tractor joint leaking slightly

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 737,786 miles

Nearside front tractor joint leaking slightly

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

Offside front tractor joint leaking slightly

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,530 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 42,004 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

brake and clutch pedal anti- slip pads slightly worn

front disc pads half worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 23,561 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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PF06 NVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PF06 NVD, 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 PF06 NVD registered?

PF06 NVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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