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2006 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration FE56NXD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2006
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 19 Jan 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 193,329 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2027 3 Jun 202616 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 193,307 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2026 3 Jun 20264 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,286 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Play in both front pins (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play LINK ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
18 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,160 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake reserve travel just met requirements, adjustment may be required
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside rear body damage
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
4 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 193,159 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LT 265/75R16 123/120s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken - white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords LT 265/75R16 123/120s (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Parking brake reserve travel just met requirements, adjustment may be required
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside rear body damage
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,923 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 188,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
28 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 172,753 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 172,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre inside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wheel nuts not fitted in accordance to taper (5.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Swivel hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft hub flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead BOTH sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel hub seal leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated swivel hub seal leaking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,114 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021 3 Jun 202614 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,827 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- both front swivel hubs damp with oil
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both front swivel hubs damp with oil
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded all on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear (5.3.2 (c))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,422 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front steering ball swivels leaking
- Nearside Front steering ball swivels leaking
6 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,422 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front steering ball swivels leaking
- Offside Front steering ball swivels leaking
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,360 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Front differential has oil leak
- Front both front steering balls have small oil leak
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,066 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2017 3 Jun 20263 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,066 MI
3 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,337 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2016 3 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
10 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,308 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
8 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
19 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,201 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 3 Jun 20267 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013 3 Jun 20266 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,797 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,011 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 3 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,767 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 3 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,198 MI
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FE56NXD was registered on 2006-12-20
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