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KV06 HLB

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,050 mi
Last recorded140,050 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 HLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 140,050 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 140,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 139,274 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 139,274 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,026 miles

Fuel filter has corrosion

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear diff has backlash

Pass 28 Oct 2016 106,360 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 93,400 miles

All brake discs are worn

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 80,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,841 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm of tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear fuel filter has corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,892 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2010 21,104 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 21,104 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 12,253 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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KV06 HLB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 KV06 HLB, 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.

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What year was KV06 HLB registered?

KV06 HLB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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The MOT history for KV06 HLB 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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