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SN06 NJK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

55,458 mi
Last recorded55,458 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 NJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 55,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 52,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 50,115 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 47,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 44,267 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 43,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 43,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,565 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,474 miles

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

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

front discs look worn

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 31 Aug 2011 33,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,858 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,829 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,470 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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SN06 NJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SN06 NJK, 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 SN06 NJK registered?

SN06 NJK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is SN06 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN06 NJK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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