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KG06 XDR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

33,887 mi
Last recorded33,887 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 XDR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 33,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 31,015 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 31,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 29,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 29,751 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of the engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 28,350 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 28,350 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 26,343 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 26,342 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler breather pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 23,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front 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 31 Mar 2020 22,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 22,524 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,400 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 22,032 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,032 miles

Steering arm inappropriately modified track rod bent (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,767 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut

Fail 29 Mar 2016 21,753 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre cut

Fail 19 Mar 2015 21,350 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 21,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,956 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,020 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 18,327 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,307 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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KG06 XDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KG06 XDR, 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 KG06 XDR registered?

KG06 XDR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is KG06 XDR safe to buy?

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