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K9 FCT

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,871 mi
Last recorded92,871 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 FCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2023 92,871 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,906 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 89,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 86,536 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive other. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside side step corroded.

offside side step corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 80,739 miles

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 23 Oct 2018 80,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

n/s/f tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,321 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 70,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 62,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

fuel filter damp - no leaks found

high brake light now working

Fail 25 Oct 2016 62,767 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filter damp - no leaks found

high brake light now working

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,043 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre stop lamp inop

Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,043 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 3 Nov 2014 39,112 miles

Centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 39,109 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 36,293 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 36,293 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 32,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,130 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,273 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 19,212 miles

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 27 Nov 2009 13,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 11,344 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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K9 FCT 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 59.1%.

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 K9 FCT, 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 K9 FCT registered?

K9 FCT is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is K9 FCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 FCT shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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