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VK06 ZNF

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

61,216 mi
Last recorded61,216 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 ZNF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,216 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 58,333 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 57,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 56,640 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,870 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 54,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 53,150 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,814 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,955 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 49,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,928 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 35,093 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,647 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,640 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,349 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 16,533 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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VK06 ZNF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 VK06 ZNF, 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 VK06 ZNF registered?

VK06 ZNF is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 2006.

Is VK06 ZNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK06 ZNF 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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