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KP06 OPC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,074 mi
Last recorded159,074 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 OPC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 159,074 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn WEAR AND MOVEMENT AT WHEEL (5.1.2 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT HUBS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i)) MOISTURE AND FLUID AROUND FUEL FILTER

Fail 25 Oct 2024 159,071 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn WEAR AND MOVEMENT AT WHEEL (5.1.2 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK FROM FRONT HUBS AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i)) MOISTURE AND FLUID AROUND FUEL FILTER

Pass 19 Jun 2023 155,358 miles

MOISTURE AND FLUID AROUND FUEL FILTER

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 152,544 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 152,505 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 148,886 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

temp sealing fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2021 148,886 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

temp sealing fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 144,781 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 144,780 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

wiper blades splitting

Pass 18 Jun 2019 140,957 miles

Front steering damper, excessive play. (shock)

Both Front inner hub seals leaking.

Fail 12 Jun 2019 140,957 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both Front inner hub seals leaking.

Front steering damper, excessive play. (shock)

Pass 26 Mar 2018 137,143 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 137,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 137,119 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens discolured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Both top rear shock absorber bushes worn to excess (2.7.4)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres below 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak Both front hub seals leaking ()

Oil leak Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 133,997 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

both front axle swivels leaking slightly

fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 133,997 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

both front axle swivels leaking slightly

fuel tank breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 129,038 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 129,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 124,534 miles

rear tyres close to limit

slight play strg box drop arm ball joint

slight play strg damper at strg box end

Fail 14 Apr 2014 120,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2014 120,644 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Apr 2012 112,311 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 107,729 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 98,667 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 72,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KP06 OPC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP06 OPC, 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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KP06 OPC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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