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OU06 KMA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 KMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 127,157 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 124,396 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 119,985 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 115,794 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,661 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 109,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 108,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 107,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 107,416 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 106,638 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear upper bushs slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak slight

gear box oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2018 106,637 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear upper bushs slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak slight

gear box oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,171 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2016 100,689 miles

both rear suspension damper upper bushs show wear

front brake disks corroded on edges

rear brake disks show wear

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 98,244 miles

general underbody corrosion

high level brake light not working

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Fail 22 Jul 2015 98,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

high level brake light not working

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 18 Jul 2014 96,369 miles

high level brake light not working

rear brake disc's starting to wear a lip

Pass 17 Jul 2013 93,403 miles

exhaust corroding in places

slight leak from rear diff seal

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,612 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 88,868 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,868 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,701 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Slight leak from front differential

Fail 14 Jul 2010 84,700 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Clutch pedal anti slip provision slightly worn

Slight leak from front differential

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,237 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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OU06 KMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OU06 KMA, 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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OU06 KMA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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