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WF06 NBZ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,248 mi
Last recorded88,248 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 NBZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,248 miles

Rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 18 Dec 2025 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2024 85,106 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 82,420 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 82,413 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 79,916 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,607 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 73,936 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 73,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 72,170 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals weaping

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 May 2018 72,155 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals leak

n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals weaping

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,415 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,414 miles

Stop lamp not working all 3 (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,802 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 6,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,975 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,662 miles

front to rear brake pipes can not be seen on top of the chassis

Fail 14 Oct 2013 62,612 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

fr swivals have signs of fluid around.

front to rear brake pipes can not be seen on top of the chassis

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,907 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,985 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2011 55,985 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,504 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,863 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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WF06 NBZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WF06 NBZ, 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 WF06 NBZ registered?

WF06 NBZ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is WF06 NBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF06 NBZ shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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