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KS06 USV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,610 mi
Last recorded51,610 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 USV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,610 miles

corrosion under vehicle various

Fail 4 Feb 2026 51,584 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion under vehicle various

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,412 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 50,381 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced hole a frame and bulk head (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 48,916 miles

Corrosion under car various

Fail 5 Aug 2023 48,913 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm off steering box play in joint and dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working stuck in upright position (3.4 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Centre shaft chalked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 47,325 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 45,068 miles

surface corrosion under car various

both front swivel hub seals weeping

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Mar 2020 43,762 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 43,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 41,480 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f

Fail 12 Feb 2019 41,479 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f

Pass 12 Feb 2018 39,061 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 39,060 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 37,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 37,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking properly (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,643 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 34,824 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 33,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 8 Feb 2013 32,083 miles

n/s/r tyre perished /cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,413 miles

o/s/r tyre has cracking to tread

Pass 10 May 2011 25,557 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

N/S/F Tyre perished

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 21,176 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 21,059 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 16,014 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19 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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KS06 USV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS06 USV, 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 KS06 USV registered?

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

Is KS06 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 USV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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