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KJ56 UCF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,960 mi
Last recorded137,960 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 137,960 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2024 130,837 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))

diesel exhaust emissions requirement only just met . smoke level high

tyres worn , perished , cuts in tread area

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 122,148 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 115,509 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,172 miles

play in steering box control arm

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,721 miles

Drop Arm Ball Joint - Slight Play

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 109,349 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 104,995 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,966 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,966 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Oil leak Axle ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 88,987 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,186 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,798 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 61,587 miles

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 61,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,605 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,569 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 46,091 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 37,631 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 37,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 28,271 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 UCF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UCF, 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 KJ56 UCF registered?

KJ56 UCF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for KJ56 UCF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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