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KG06 XXV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,847 mi
Last recorded99,847 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 99,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear chassis cross support frame under side holed but not considered within a prescribed area.

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexible hose is rusting. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread area.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 85,501 miles

Nearside Front brake pads getting low

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,634 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 72,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,987 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,000 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 49,657 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 49,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking through tread area.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,583 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres are perished

both front swivel joints are weeping

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,310 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Mar 2014 34,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,611 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 31,611 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

registration lamp deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2011 289,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 23,413 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 23,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 20,711 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 XXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

KG06 XXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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