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MV06 KFN

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,544 mi
Last recorded150,544 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV06 KFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 150,544 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 150,544 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 140,981 miles

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Fail 31 Jan 2022 140,981 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt draglink (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal is leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 135,433 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 135,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Pipes and filter housing. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,400 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 135,388 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake ferrel corroded of/sd front calliper

Fuel filter insecure rear chassis

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,828 miles

no anti-roll bars fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2013 120,808 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

no anti-roll bars fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2012 120,767 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet release cable deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

coolant level low

Pass 4 Mar 2011 93,221 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

wiper blade split osf

Fail 22 Feb 2011 93,221 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

wiper blade split osf

Pass 5 Feb 2010 67,851 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 67,850 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 58,110 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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MV06 KFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV06 KFN, 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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MV06 KFN is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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