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SE06 NXD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

195,789 mi
Last recorded195,789 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 195,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 183,657 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 171,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 159,019 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 139,173 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 130,675 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 123,563 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 116,190 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,768 miles

Front pads low

Steering damper bush worn

n/s/r top shocker bush worn

Pass 23 Jul 2015 92,855 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 84,901 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,901 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,564 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,623 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 39,287 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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SE06 NXD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SE06 NXD, 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 SE06 NXD registered?

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

Is SE06 NXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE06 NXD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE06 NXD have outstanding finance?

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