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LC06 BKX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,190 mi
Last recorded82,190 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 BKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 77,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,627 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 69,267 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,993 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 63,873 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 58,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 53,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 48,485 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 48,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 43,323 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 39,110 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 39,094 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 34,620 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 34,601 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,063 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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LC06 BKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LC06 BKX, 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 LC06 BKX registered?

LC06 BKX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is LC06 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 BKX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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