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KD55 LFU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,720 mi
Last recorded119,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 LFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 119,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 116,734 miles

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

undercarriage rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2024 114,204 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 111,488 miles

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

Rear undercarriage rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2022 109,445 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 109,445 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 107,124 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 107,124 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 104,201 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,888 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 97,661 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 94,380 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,393 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,740 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 701,298 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 70,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,281 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,235 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,874 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 38,524 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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KD55 LFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KD55 LFU, 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 KD55 LFU registered?

KD55 LFU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2006.

Is KD55 LFU safe to buy?

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