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KS06 USU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,226 mi
Last recorded42,226 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 USU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 42,226 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,744 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 41,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 40,381 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 39,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,520 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 38,520 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 36,036 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 35,982 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,421 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 33,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 32,812 miles

o/s step rotten

o/s/f tyre cracking

n/s step rotten

n/s/f tyre cracking

slight oil leak from n/s/f steering dome seal

slight oil leak from o/s/f steering dome seal

Pass 19 May 2015 30,795 miles

small cracks in O/S/R, O/S/F, N/S/F, tyres..

Pass 7 May 2014 29,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all tyres have some old age cracks.2005/6 tyres.

Fail 7 May 2014 29,011 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres have some old age cracks.2005/6 tyres.

Pass 7 May 2013 27,288 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 27,288 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 24,189 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,149 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 15,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2009 9,348 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 9,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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KS06 USU 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 81.8%.

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 KS06 USU, 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 KS06 USU registered?

KS06 USU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is KS06 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 USU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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