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KG06 XXA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,494 mi
Last recorded163,494 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 XXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 163,494 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 163,485 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated HAND BRAKE SHOES COVED IN WATER / OIL (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working AND N/SIDE FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,788 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 148,788 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 147,054 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (outer webbing) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 147,054 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (outer webbing) (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 140,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,168 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,354 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 126,008 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 126,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped on axle case (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 117,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 110,947 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear propshaft rear u/j has slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,075 miles

Centre Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,325 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 73,917 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 9 Jun 2009 59,154 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 XXA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XXA, 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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KG06 XXA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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