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YH56 NXJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

64,983 mi
Last recorded64,983 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 NXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 64,983 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Nov 2025 64,983 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2024 63,670 miles

Nearside Front oil leak from hub

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 63,665 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front oil leak from hub

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 62,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,025 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 59,025 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 57,683 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 57,683 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 55,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 55,879 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,281 miles

Both front swivel hub oil seals leaking oil

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger front seat base badly deteriorated

Steering wheel top Outter edge loose on frame

Fail 16 Oct 2017 50,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear rod Outter joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber worn and split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Rubber worn and split (8.2.2)

Track rod end seriously misaligned Front drag link (2.2.C.1b)

Both front swivel hub oil seals leaking oil

Brake pedal rubber worn

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Passenger front seat base badly deteriorated

Steering wheel top Outter edge loose on frame

Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,233 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers seat base badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Swivel hub ball oil seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering wheel Outter rim loose on frame

Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,233 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted Outter wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play Excessive play and tip (2.6.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Drivers seat base badly deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Swivel hub ball oil seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering wheel Outter rim loose on frame

Pass 30 Sep 2015 42,182 miles

Both front axle swivel hub oil seals leaking

Both headlamp aims at min height

Drivers seat base deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outter rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 42,180 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Step insecure (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Step insecure (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut and bulged in tread (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front axle swivel hub oil seals leaking

Both headlamp aims at min height

Drivers seat base deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outter rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,979 miles

drivers seat base worn

reverse light lens broken

Fail 21 Oct 2014 37,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat base worn

reverse light lens broken

Pass 26 Sep 2013 29,815 miles

both front swivel hub joints leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,389 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 25,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 20,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front axle outter swivel hubs leaking oil

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Sep 2011 20,744 miles

both front axle outter swivel hubs leaking oil

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,144 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,144 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front axle outter swivel hub oil seals slight oil leaks

top outter rim of steering wheel loose on rim

Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,904 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 118,904 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front swivel hub oil seals damp with oil

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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YH56 NXJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 YH56 NXJ, 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.

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What year was YH56 NXJ registered?

YH56 NXJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 NXJ shows 31 tests with a 54.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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