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KH06 BBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,800 mi
Last recorded112,800 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 112,800 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty - ok for test (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 112,800 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch faulty - ok for test (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,433 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 111,980 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 111,684 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,207 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 110,716 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,158 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,950 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,417 miles

slight oil leak onto handbrake disc not affecting performance

Pass 4 Nov 2015 104,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 102,069 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,485 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Oct 2012 96,920 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 94,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 93,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,305 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 90,305 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 71,624 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 71,622 miles

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

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

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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KH06 BBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BBV, 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 KH06 BBV registered?

KH06 BBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is KH06 BBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH06 BBV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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