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KU06 UVD

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

148,922 mi
Last recorded148,922 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 UVD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 148,922 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2mm chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 147,564 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 145,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 143,732 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 140,333 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,150 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,586 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 126,609 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 119,959 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 117,234 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,908 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 51,700 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 51,700 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 45,597 miles

TYRES STARTED TO PERISH

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel line's to fuel filter has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,432 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 25,488 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,199 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 15,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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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KU06 UVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KU06 UVD, 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 KU06 UVD registered?

KU06 UVD is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is KU06 UVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 UVD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU06 UVD have outstanding finance?

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