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SE06 NWU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,965 mi
Last recorded121,965 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE06 NWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,965 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 121,965 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,530 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 109,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 109,514 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,131 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,646 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,646 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pads worn

chip in screen

Pass 29 Aug 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 85,241 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 85,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 76,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 70,683 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 52,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Very small leak from n/s/f hub tractor joint seal area.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check front centre seat belt.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,693 miles

Very small leak from n/s/f hub tractor joint seal area.

unable to check front centre seat belt.

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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SE06 NWU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SE06 NWU, 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 SE06 NWU registered?

SE06 NWU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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