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SN06 KHR

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

132,905 mi
Last recorded132,905 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN06 KHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 132,905 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 132,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Oct 2023 129,618 miles

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 28 Sep 2023 129,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2022 123,580 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 113,268 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 113,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength shocker cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 107,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 107,191 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,054 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable end bush (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 93,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Steering damper deformed but serviceable end bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 83,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 72,991 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 72,990 miles

Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play damper (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 60,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,913 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,480 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,478 miles

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

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Offside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 34,132 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,825 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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SN06 KHR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SN06 KHR, 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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SN06 KHR is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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