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ST56 KFG

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,011 mi
Last recorded103,011 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST56 KFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 103,011 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 103,011 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 98,653 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,333 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 71,471 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 71,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,532 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,532 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 49,044 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,043 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 37,867 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 37,867 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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ST56 KFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ST56 KFG, 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 ST56 KFG registered?

ST56 KFG is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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