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VN56 NGF

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

75,560 mi
Last recorded75,560 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 NGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 75,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 73,526 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 72,041 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 71,187 miles

Front steering damper bush slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 70,446 miles

Central Rear roll bar bushes worn o/s/r

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,404 miles

advise rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2019 68,828 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,799 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 64,510 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 60,871 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,645 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,802 miles

advise drivers door mirror loose on mounting

Fail 8 Dec 2014 51,796 miles

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

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

advise drivers door mirror loose on mounting

Pass 5 Dec 2013 46,791 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 41,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,785 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,047 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 21,694 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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VN56 NGF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VN56 NGF, 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 VN56 NGF registered?

VN56 NGF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is VN56 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 NGF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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