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SV06 KKU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,965 mi
Last recorded62,965 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 KKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,965 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,509 miles

front/rear brakepipe slight corrosion

n/s/f seatbelt slight fraying

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not showing cords

slight play on n/s/r bottom shocker bushes

Fail 17 May 2012 52,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

slight play on n/s/r bottom shocker bushes

front/rear brakepipe slight corrosion

n/s/f seatbelt slight fraying

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall not showing cords

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,368 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,368 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight leak at rear diff seal

Pass 31 May 2010 25,669 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 25,669 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 19,067 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 19,067 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SV06 KKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SV06 KKU, 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 SV06 KKU registered?

SV06 KKU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 2006.

Is SV06 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV06 KKU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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