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A5 KGG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,397 mi
Last recorded42,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 KGG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 42,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 41,983 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,674 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 41,421 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 40,636 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 40,308 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 39,797 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 39,482 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 39,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,371 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,882 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 29,742 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 26,891 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 23,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,970 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,614 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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A5 KGG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 A5 KGG, 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

How do I check the history of A5 KGG?

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What year was A5 KGG registered?

A5 KGG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 February 2006.

Is A5 KGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 KGG 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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