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KY56 OZR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,532 mi
Last recorded135,532 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 OZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 135,532 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 134,066 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 134,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 132,450 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 131,300 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 129,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 117,000 miles

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

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

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

o/s & n/s door step's excess corrosion

parking brake lever travel

wear in steering damper bush [o/s]

Pass 3 Oct 2019 114,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,135 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 103,091 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 97,283 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,958 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,785 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 60,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,123 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2010 40,350 miles

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

wahers weak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 26,177 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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KY56 OZR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KY56 OZR, 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 KY56 OZR registered?

KY56 OZR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is KY56 OZR safe to buy?

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