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KU56 GVK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,323 mi
Last recorded49,323 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 GVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 49,323 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 47,296 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 45,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 43,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 42,178 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 42,178 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 40,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 40,427 miles

Drag link 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 38,326 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 38,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 36,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,408 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,453 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 30,213 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,829 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 27,829 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,266 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 20,033 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 17,505 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 14,657 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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KU56 GVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KU56 GVK, 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 KU56 GVK?

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What year was KU56 GVK registered?

KU56 GVK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU56 GVK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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