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GL55 KZM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,868 mi
Last recorded111,868 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 111,868 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 109,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,878 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK CONTAMINATING ALTERNATOR << RETIFICATION ADVISED

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH FRONT WEBBIBG SHUT IN DOORS >> NEW WEBBING ADVISED (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/R (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,475 miles

Multifunction steering column switch is loose but its operation is not affected

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 97,417 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,831 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 91,871 miles

Oil leak engine across front axle ()

Pass 10 Mar 2015 84,277 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,252 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 78,252 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,592 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,681 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,832 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,822 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 46,822 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GL55 KZM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL55 KZM, 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

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What year was GL55 KZM registered?

GL55 KZM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is GL55 KZM safe to buy?

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