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LB06 KRK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,203 mi
Last recorded79,203 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 KRK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,203 miles

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,183 miles

extensive park brake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,767 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 78,483 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joints leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight lamp slightly cracked

Offside Front swivel joints leaking grease

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades sightly smeary

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 78,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel joints leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlight lamp slightly cracked

Offside Front swivel joints leaking grease

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge spare wheel (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades sightly smeary

exhaust joints corroded

hazard warning light affecting other warning lights on dash when on

Pass 4 Jul 2019 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 78,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens deteriorated (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/f and o/s/f hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,045 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 16 Apr 2018 78,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 76,333 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,812 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 61,232 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 61,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 48,890 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 42,443 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 29,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 29,181 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 18,555 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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LB06 KRK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB06 KRK, 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 LB06 KRK registered?

LB06 KRK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is LB06 KRK safe to buy?

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