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Y50 NCR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 NCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 82,077 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Straight arm, Both O/S and N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 77,598 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 70,062 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 66,523 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 62,854 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 57,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 53,573 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front cut to outer sidewall (not to cords)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,532 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,783 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 34,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,568 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 17,594 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 16,876 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 14,271 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 12,111 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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Y50 NCR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y50 NCR, 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 Y50 NCR registered?

Y50 NCR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is Y50 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 NCR shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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