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V3 NMY

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

210,878 mi
Last recorded210,878 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 NMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 210,878 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 210,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2024 207,172 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 199,276 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 188,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 180,357 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 156,119 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 156,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 133,149 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 124,240 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush and o/s (2.7.4)

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

brake fluid around master cylinder

corrosion throughout chassis and ccrossmembers

steering damper bush worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 116,296 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,757 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,403 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,066 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,466 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 60,793 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 28,945 miles

front number plate damaged

n/s mirror damaged

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriated

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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V3 NMY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V3 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V3 NMY registered?

V3 NMY is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is V3 NMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 NMY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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