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PY06 KXV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

64,004 mi
Last recorded64,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY06 KXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,004 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub seal is leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush has play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mud flap torn and hanging on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 64,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slight perishing on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front hub seal is leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber bush has play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front mud flap torn and hanging on

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing on tread and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,068 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Oil leak from transfer/gearbox area ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 62,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish on outer wall

Oil leak from transfer/gearbox area ()

engine oil level just over minimum

Pass 15 Dec 2016 58,870 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,758 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 58,758 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,546 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 58,546 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 57,528 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 55,348 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,347 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear axle pinion seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,447 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 50,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,640 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 44,353 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 44,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 35,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT LEAKAGE OF GRAESE AT NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HUB

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 35,938 miles

SLIGHT LEAKAGE OF GRAESE AT NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HUB

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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PY06 KXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PY06 KXV, 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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What year was PY06 KXV registered?

PY06 KXV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 July 2006.

Is PY06 KXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY06 KXV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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