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KJ06 HWA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,669 mi
Last recorded118,669 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 HWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,669 miles

travel to handbrake close to maximum

Fail 20 Apr 2026 118,669 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

travel to handbrake close to maximum

Pass 2 May 2025 114,533 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

Pass 9 May 2024 110,819 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber starting to leak

Rear axle A frame ball joint gaiter starting to split

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 4 May 2023 105,814 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 101,430 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 101,428 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 96,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 96,630 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2021 96,628 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 94,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 88,704 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 88,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 81,986 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 77,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower shock absorber worn

Pass 7 May 2016 70,477 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2015 58,866 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 45,137 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine oil low

some damage to o/s/r seat belt webbing

Pass 12 May 2013 31,667 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 11 May 2013 31,649 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 May 2012 21,703 miles

signs of body repairs carried out to vehicle

Pass 16 May 2011 13,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 12,971 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,971 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 10,962 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 7,503 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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KJ06 HWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ06 HWA, 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 KJ06 HWA registered?

KJ06 HWA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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The MOT history for KJ06 HWA shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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