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KL56 FNU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

229,716 mi
Last recorded229,716 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 FNU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 229,716 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 229,132 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2023 228,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 227,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 227,928 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Axle hub seal leaking

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 226,378 miles

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

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking

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

Oil leak, but not excessive top and lower parts of engine leaks but not pooling on to ground (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 213,768 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 195,734 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack on glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 177,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 121,369 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,562 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 88,246 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 88,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 74,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 63,452 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 50,848 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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KL56 FNU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KL56 FNU, 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 KL56 FNU registered?

KL56 FNU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is KL56 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL56 FNU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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