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RV06 NRX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,100 mi
Last recorded76,100 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV06 NRX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 76,100 miles

Front Steering damper bush slightly worn.

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 73,147 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and Offside. (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside and Offside front hubs have slight oil leak.

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

Steering damper bush slightly worn.

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

Pass 13 May 2024 69,560 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2024 69,558 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 66,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2022 63,796 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated offside rear fuel breather hose cracking . (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 May 2022 63,796 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated offside rear fuel breather hose cracking . (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 58,471 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear breather hose damaged.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering box has worn bush .

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated.

Fail 5 May 2021 58,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear breather hose damaged.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Power steering box has worn bush .

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated.

Pass 27 May 2020 54,754 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

fuel hose slightly deteriorated.

Fail 22 May 2020 54,752 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

clutch pedal rubber worn.

fuel hose slightly deteriorated.

Pass 9 May 2019 51,257 miles

FUEL HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

STEERING BOX BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN .

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated.

Fail 9 May 2019 51,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

FUEL HOSE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

STEERING BOX BUSH SLIGHTLY WORN .

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2018 46,454 miles

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

clutch pedel rubber split

slight play steering shock bush

Fail 16 May 2018 46,452 miles

Ball joint has excessive play ball joint on steering arm at steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank vent pipe (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

clutch pedel rubber split

slight play steering shock bush

Pass 15 May 2017 42,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 9 May 2017 42,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filler pipe is heavily perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 18 May 2016 38,880 miles

Both front tyres are heavily perished on the outer walls and are starting to split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering damper bush

Fail 18 May 2016 38,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are heavily perished on the outer walls and are starting to split.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Slight movement in steering damper bush

Pass 20 May 2015 34,016 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 25,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 20,053 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 11,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 May 2010 9,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 7,630 miles

high level brake light inop

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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RV06 NRX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV06 NRX, 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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RV06 NRX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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