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VN56 NGJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,839 mi
Last recorded50,839 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 NGJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,839 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 49,153 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 49,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,983 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Mud flap is missing.

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

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Feb 2023 44,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 42,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 40,675 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 39,354 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 38,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 36,823 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 35,511 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 34,515 miles

Front Slight play in drop arm ball joint.

Front Slight play in steering shocker.

Offside Front Washer jet part blocked.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 30,347 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 28,406 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 25,089 miles

Both front swivel housings have a slight weep of grease

Front number plate held on with cable ties, but staill ledgeable

Pass 31 Dec 2010 19,053 miles

Both front swivel housing has a slight weep of grease.

Front number plate held on with cable ties, but still ledgeable.

Rear axle has slight weep of oil

Pass 7 Jan 2010 15,295 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 NGJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 NGJ, 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

How do I check the history of VN56 NGJ?

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What year was VN56 NGJ registered?

VN56 NGJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is VN56 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN56 NGJ 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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