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X6 KOO

2006 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

124,948 mi
Last recorded124,948 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 KOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 124,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 119,993 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 116,168 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 107,317 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 107,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,418 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,172 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff pinon seal leaking

Rear prop UJ worn

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 90,605 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small caliper to hose section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 85,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 83,018 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,813 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 53,650 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 46,454 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 30,675 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,383 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,079 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,378 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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X6 KOO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X6 KOO, 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 X6 KOO registered?

X6 KOO is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is X6 KOO safe to buy?

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