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KG06 XFM

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

166,084 mi
Last recorded166,084 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 166,084 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 165,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 163,246 miles

advise surface rust on rear axle brake pipes

Pass 9 Feb 2022 160,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,248 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 138,126 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 122,305 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 96,794 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,613 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,655 miles

advise os side step corroded

advise stone chip on screen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,487 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 58,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,824 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,077 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XFM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KG06 XFM, 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 KG06 XFM registered?

KG06 XFM is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is KG06 XFM safe to buy?

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