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K4 DPV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,661 mi
Last recorded69,661 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 DPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 69,661 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,349 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,031 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 69,022 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff leaking oil

Fail 8 Dec 2022 67,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 29 Nov 2021 63,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 58,459 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and soft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and soft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes perished and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 58,459 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and soft (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished and soft (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front bushes perished and soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 52,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 49,716 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 46,865 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 44,912 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 44,912 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 42,832 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 41,385 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlamp aim at upper limit

n/s/f hub seal starting to leak

various tyre sidewalls perished and starting to split

Pass 28 May 2013 39,282 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,546 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 26,574 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,451 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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K4 DPV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K4 DPV, 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 K4 DPV registered?

K4 DPV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is K4 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K4 DPV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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