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KT06 OMV

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

41,652 mi
Last recorded41,652 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 OMV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 41,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 31,531 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 20,936 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 20,915 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 20,885 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 20,858 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel, requirements just met

Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 17,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 14,439 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 14,189 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 133,449 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 82,969 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,969 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,888 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 5,966 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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KT06 OMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KT06 OMV, 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 KT06 OMV registered?

KT06 OMV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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The MOT history for KT06 OMV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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