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KV06 OAB

2006 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,547 mi
Last recorded146,547 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 146,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2017 144,472 miles

front tyres same size but one road tyre and one off road

Pass 24 May 2016 138,807 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 138,807 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 126,919 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 126,918 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 115,171 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 115,171 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,771 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 91,349 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 91,348 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 78,516 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,569 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,769 miles

nearside step insecure.

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 OAB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV06 OAB, 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 KV06 OAB registered?

KV06 OAB is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is KV06 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 OAB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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