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OV56 KHA

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,407 mi
Last recorded218,407 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KHA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 218,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 218,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 212,146 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 207,862 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front hubs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 207,862 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front hubs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 201,545 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front hubs (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock worn

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 198,744 miles

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

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

can not fully check all components underneath due to underseal sprayed on everything

Pass 29 May 2019 194,119 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks from engine

Fail 29 May 2019 194,119 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

front number plate deteriorated

oil leaks from engine

Fail 10 Apr 2019 194,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes to joints (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shox turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front both swivel hubs leaking

Front steering damper bush play

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 184,156 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 167,721 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 167,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 147,401 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 147,401 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 121,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 121,412 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 107,186 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,870 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 51,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,169 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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OV56 KHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV56 KHA, 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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OV56 KHA is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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