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K22 PGT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,639 mi
Last recorded120,639 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 PGT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 120,639 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 114,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 113,721 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,092 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle and front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 107,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle and front rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 101,414 miles

Offside Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 94,162 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,445 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 80,473 miles

Nearside Front minor oil leak from swivel hub oil seal

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,073 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,462 miles

Oil leak minor ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 61,836 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,676 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 28 Jan 2016 56,672 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,292 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,292 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,056 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,453 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,439 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,715 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish on the tyre side wall

Pass 13 Apr 2010 365,670 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,695 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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K22 PGT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K22 PGT, 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 K22 PGT registered?

K22 PGT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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