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FP06 KAX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,315 mi
Last recorded110,315 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 KAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 110,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 106,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 105,149 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 104,300 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 104,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 104,288 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Hub swivel housing excessive play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Of front to rear chassis area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 103,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 100,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,339 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,487 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball leaking oil

Offside Front swivel ball leaking oil

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front swivel ball leaking oil

Offside Front swivel ball leaking oil

Offside Rear half shaft seal leaking oil

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,280 miles

offside rear dif seal leaking

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 71,793 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 63,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2011 55,167 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 55,167 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 47,330 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 47,320 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 35,794 miles

Both no.plates 'secured' with elastic bands.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2009 35,784 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Both no.plates 'secured' with elastic bands.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FP06 KAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP06 KAX, 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 FP06 KAX registered?

FP06 KAX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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