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ST06 NMY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

171,995 mi
Last recorded171,995 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 NMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2024 171,995 miles

External body panels damaged.

Front Bumper damaged.

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slight bend in track rod behind front wheels. (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Positive cable to starter motor has insulation damaged near starter. (No fire risk) (4.11 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Canopy torn.

Fail 22 Aug 2024 171,983 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling suspension radius arm on full left hand lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Headlamp mounting has been damaged. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light goes out when footbrake is applied. (4.2.3 (c))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop universal joint excessively worn. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

External body panels damaged.

Front Bumper damaged.

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned Slight bend in track rod behind front wheels. (2.1.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Positive cable to starter motor has insulation damaged near starter. (No fire risk) (4.11 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Canopy torn.

Pass 29 Jul 2023 164,003 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Fail 29 Jul 2023 163,991 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle covered in mud underneath

Pass 13 Jul 2022 156,253 miles

Nearside Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play TOP (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone" b" stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis area corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 156,253 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Fuel hose insecure rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour lens missing "damaged" (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Body mounting fixings insecure both sides corroded at rear body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BROKEN (0.1 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play TOP (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone" b" stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear chassis area corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 148,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 148,937 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox/transfer box & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 139,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,776 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 125,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,990 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 113,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

steering damper bush worn

steering universal joint has slight play

Pass 26 Jun 2017 102,274 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 102,274 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 90,606 miles

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nut loose ()

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 90,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective nut loose ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,547 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,019 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,276 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 39,930 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 69,928 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

foglamp pin inop in towbar socket

Pass 18 Jul 2011 29,939 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 29,857 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear prop shaft universal joint excessively worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 21,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 14,253 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,253 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 12,589 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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ST06 NMY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ST06 NMY, 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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ST06 NMY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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