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WA06 KAU

2006 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,732 mi
Last recorded129,732 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA06 KAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 129,732 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 129,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 111,574 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,076 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering damper bush

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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WA06 KAU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA06 KAU, 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 WA06 KAU registered?

WA06 KAU is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is WA06 KAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA06 KAU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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