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FF06 KAT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,711 mi
Last recorded56,711 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF06 KAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,711 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/f swivel hub leaking!

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads approx 60% worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,276 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 41,994 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f swivil seal leaking

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2009 41,787 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f swivil seal leaking

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

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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FF06 KAT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FF06 KAT, 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 FF06 KAT registered?

FF06 KAT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2006.

Is FF06 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FF06 KAT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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