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SE06 NXK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 93,871 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,131 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,567 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 88,777 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 88,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel filler neck misted in fuel

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,948 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 82,898 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 82,457 miles

Oil leak The oil is leaking from engine bay. ()

Fail 30 Dec 2017 82,443 miles

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

Oil leak The oil is leaking from engine bay. ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 82,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 75,644 miles

clutch, stiff.

some play in o/s/r shock-abs top bush

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,134 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 58,650 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 43,001 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 NXK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

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

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The MOT history for SE06 NXK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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