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SR55 NXS

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

49,723 mi
Last recorded49,723 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR55 NXS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 49,723 miles

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded pad pin (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy brake hose mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded pad pin (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture rubbing on shock mount (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also badly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe union corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also badly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,010 miles

Nearside Front sphere seal leaking

Offside Front sphere seal leaking

certain brakepipes undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 16 Mar 2021 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sphere seal leaking

Offside Front sphere seal leaking

certain brakepipes undersealed

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Mar 2020 47,844 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 47,844 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 47,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 46,768 miles

track rod end ball joint slight play near side

Fail 14 Feb 2019 46,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,656 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 44,656 miles

Central Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 43,758 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,422 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 407,028 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 38,285 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 38,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,742 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 27,536 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 27,536 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,508 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 22,980 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,078 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,117 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 14,117 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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SR55 NXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SR55 NXS, 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 SR55 NXS registered?

SR55 NXS is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is SR55 NXS safe to buy?

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