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KU06 UVJ

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 UVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 119,481 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 119,467 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,779 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 107,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 107,565 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,033 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,564 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 98,564 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,192 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,099 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,687 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 77,046 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 77,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2014 66,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2013 61,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2013 61,069 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,930 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 42,208 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 42,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,707 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 29,331 miles

Small Crack In Corner Of Screen Outside Swept Area Of Wipers Not Affecting Drivers View.

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 UVJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KU06 UVJ, 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

How do I check the history of KU06 UVJ?

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What year was KU06 UVJ registered?

KU06 UVJ is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KU06 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 UVJ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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