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KF56 XGR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

250,722 mi
Last recorded250,722 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 XGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 250,722 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 250,722 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 243,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 236,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 226,168 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 214,320 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 214,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 203,979 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 194,379 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 180,409 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 164,179 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 149,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,636 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 130,636 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,540 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,933 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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KF56 XGR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KF56 XGR, 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 KF56 XGR registered?

KF56 XGR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is KF56 XGR safe to buy?

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