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PK56 KHE

2006 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,496 mi
Last recorded50,496 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 KHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 50,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,747 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 45,242 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 43,957 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 43,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 42,510 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 38,065 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,907 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 33,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high AJUSTED (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high AJUSTED (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 306,848 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 265,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,865 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 15,807 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,114 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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PK56 KHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PK56 KHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK56 KHE registered?

PK56 KHE is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is PK56 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 KHE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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