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KJ56 XGR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,013 mi
Last recorded133,013 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XGR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 133,013 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 129,631 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 124,339 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 124,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 120,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 113,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 107,266 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,856 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,192 miles

slight play on drop arm

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,268 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,250 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,467 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 47,467 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,498 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 26,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,540 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 15,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,220 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 XGR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XGR, 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 KJ56 XGR registered?

KJ56 XGR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is KJ56 XGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ56 XGR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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