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KC06 UAM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,486 mi
Last recorded52,486 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 UAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,486 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering component deformed but serviceable Track bar bent. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 48,276 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 44,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 44,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 43,131 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 40,541 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 40,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 39,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 36,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 34,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 32,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,485 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 16,577 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 14,978 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 8,380 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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KC06 UAM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KC06 UAM, 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 KC06 UAM registered?

KC06 UAM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is KC06 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC06 UAM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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