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KJ56 UAV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,172 mi
Last recorded23,172 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 UAV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2026 23,172 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 23,085 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 22,937 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,730 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 21,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 21,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 20,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 19,737 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,109 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,483 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,053 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,620 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,749 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,884 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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KJ56 UAV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJ56 UAV, 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 KJ56 UAV?

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What year was KJ56 UAV registered?

KJ56 UAV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is KJ56 UAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ56 UAV shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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