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KR55 ZXX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

155,507 mi
Last recorded155,507 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 ZXX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 155,507 miles

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

rear step insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2024 150,965 miles

Central Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 150,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 145,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Fail 30 Aug 2023 145,663 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease

Pass 29 Sep 2022 143,476 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joint slightly leaking grease

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering linkage from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 129,472 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 126,517 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 120,242 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,079 miles

Exhaust system corroded around joins and mounting points

Slight corrosion at main front to rear brake pipe

Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub

Slight wear at rear lower shock absorber bushes

Various oil leaks around engine and transmission

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,836 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front swivel hub slightly leaking oil

Offside and nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes worn

Various oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,879 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Slight wear at nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 15 Dec 2015 100,860 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Slight wear at nearside rear lower shock absorber bushes

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,462 miles

All rear seatbelts and buckles have damage and slight fraying in the webbing

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,455 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

All rear seatbelts and buckles have damage and slight fraying in the webbing

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs and pads worn

Slight oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,313 miles

Oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly

Fail 18 Dec 2013 82,304 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak around nearside front swivel hub assembly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,855 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

p.a.s. slightly noisy

Pass 15 Dec 2011 65,823 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,053 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places

Slight oil leaks around front swivel hub assemblies

Stonechip damage to nearside front headlamp

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,793 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 33,547 miles

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

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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KR55 ZXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc 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 KR55 ZXX, 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 KR55 ZXX registered?

KR55 ZXX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is KR55 ZXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR55 ZXX 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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