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WJ06 KVX

2006 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,881 mi
Last recorded90,881 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 KVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 90,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 85,186 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive top of tank damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front hub seal poor

Pass 16 Aug 2024 79,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,942 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,272 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at unions to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 69,891 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,159 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 64,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 58,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 55,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,978 miles

Rear cross member showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,342 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,136 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,136 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 48,861 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,861 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,789 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,464 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,894 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 44,894 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 42,793 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 42,793 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 40,817 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,473 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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WJ06 KVX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WJ06 KVX, 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 WJ06 KVX registered?

WJ06 KVX is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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The MOT history for WJ06 KVX shows 24 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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