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KU06 UWB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 UWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,465 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 69,454 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,906 miles

Central Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,906 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,528 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 64,525 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 62,209 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 62,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,695 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,940 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 53,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 51,335 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 51,332 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 486,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 461,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 43,126 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,044 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 33,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,086 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 22,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 18,698 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 139,736 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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KU06 UWB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UWB, 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 UWB registered?

KU06 UWB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 2006.

Is KU06 UWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU06 UWB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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