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WF56 KZK

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

88,548 mi
Last recorded88,548 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 KZK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 88,548 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,401 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 87,444 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 83,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 83,424 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,849 miles

Central Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 65,336 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 65,331 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on steering arm marked up (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 53,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 53,172 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 52,079 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 44,597 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 40,479 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 32,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 32,922 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,754 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear number plate slightly obscured

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,551 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 30,551 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,650 miles

slight damage to fog lamp lens

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,807 miles

A lot of park brake travel

rear step loose

slight damage to rear fog lamp lens

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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WF56 KZK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF56 KZK, 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 WF56 KZK registered?

WF56 KZK is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is WF56 KZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF56 KZK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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