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KD06 RNX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,140 mi
Last recorded53,140 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 RNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 53,140 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 51,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 48,851 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 48,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 45,959 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,216 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 35,403 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,955 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 32,955 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 31,707 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 31,707 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 28,331 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,679 miles

o/s/f wiper blade slightly split but clearing screen

vehicle undersealed underbody covering all suspension/steering parts- restricting view

Pass 19 Mar 2012
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,876 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 15,419 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 12,468 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 12,468 miles

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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KD06 RNX 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 77.3%.

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 KD06 RNX, 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 KD06 RNX registered?

KD06 RNX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is KD06 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD06 RNX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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