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YS06 NXO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,583 mi
Last recorded52,583 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 NXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 52,583 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 52,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 52,223 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2024 51,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 May 2024 51,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 51,671 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 51,427 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable steering damper bush (2.1.3 (c) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,033 miles

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub leaking on inner

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hub leaking on inner

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on gearbox

Fail 28 Mar 2022 51,033 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub leaking on inner

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hub leaking on inner

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak on engine

Oil leak on gearbox

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,661 miles

Nearside Ball joint gater cracking

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner hub /swivel assy seal leaking oil

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak on engine

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,271 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive fuel leaking from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 49,359 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint worn borderline pass/recommend renewal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil

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

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Fail 14 Feb 2019 49,359 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint worn borderline pass/recommend renewal (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front swivel joint weeping oil

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

corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Pass 14 Feb 2018 48,818 miles

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 48,801 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage wheel arch loose (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine has an oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,303 miles

Front of front propshaft has slight wear in u/j

Fail 17 Feb 2017 48,303 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light not working and lense damaged (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Rear reflector missing n/s/r and o/s/r missing (1.5.1a)

Front of front propshaft has slight wear in u/j

Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,061 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 48,061 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm insecure front bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel arch missing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 47,505 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

steering damper bush worn

Fail 19 Dec 2014 47,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre perished and cracked

steering damper bush worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 39,678 miles

Rear brake pads are low but servicable

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 39,678 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear brake pads are low but servicable

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 34,970 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 27,247 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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YS06 NXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 YS06 NXO, 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 YS06 NXO registered?

YS06 NXO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for YS06 NXO 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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