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OV56 KHC

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

189,390 mi
Last recorded189,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 189,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear prop U-J worn slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S and O/S front (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 189,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear prop U-J worn slightly (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed N/S and O/S front (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability panhard rod bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 187,597 miles

N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi-hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Fail 28 Oct 2024 187,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre Exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering Box Drop arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi brake pipe above rear diff leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S and O/S front axle swivel seals leaking

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi-hose to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexi-hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 14 Oct 2023 185,880 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff slight , gearbox slight leak also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower some surface rust in places , generally in good condition but would advise a wax oil

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 184,029 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 182,620 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 182,620 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 178,927 miles

general corrosion around chassis

Pass 31 Oct 2019 177,837 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 177,837 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 173,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 168,384 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 168,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 164,693 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 159,267 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 155,390 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 148,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 148,672 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 141,436 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 141,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 128,149 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 102,369 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 102,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 70,205 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 KHC is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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