CarVerify

Free Car Check

KH06 BBO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,453 mi
Last recorded127,453 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH06 BBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,453 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 126,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to Perish on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 126,942 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to Perish on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,028 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 124,025 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Towbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached drop arm balljoint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

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

Rear shocker lower bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,375 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear cross member slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Rear diff oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,371 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear cross member slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

Rear diff oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2018 113,075 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Exhaust clamps & mounts corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 105,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,670 miles

slight play in n/s drag link end

Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,888 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 101,428 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 100,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,847 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 99,782 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 99,782 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,906 miles

Oil leak

two litres of engine oil required prior to start of test

Pass 26 May 2010 87,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 67,625 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 67,619 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/r seat base bracket missing and seized

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KH06 BBO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH06 BBO, 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

How do I check the history of KH06 BBO?

You can check the full history of KH06 BBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KH06 BBO registered?

KH06 BBO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2006.

Is KH06 BBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH06 BBO shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KH06 BBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KH06 BBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.