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GD06 KSV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,472 mi
Last recorded153,472 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 KSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 153,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 151,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 149,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 149,804 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 143,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 143,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 138,874 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 133,140 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 130,144 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 130,144 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 124,857 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 118,861 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 111,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 101,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,122 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 89,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,713 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 66,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 55,458 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,276 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 44,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,632 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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GD06 KSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GD06 KSV, 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 GD06 KSV registered?

GD06 KSV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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