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YD06 KBV

2006 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,575 mi
Last recorded28,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Land Rover Defender72,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 KBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 28,575 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 27,629 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 26,978 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 26,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 25,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 25,373 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 24,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,986 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 22,869 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 21,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,640 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 18,817 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 13,915 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,732 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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YD06 KBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YD06 KBV, 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 YD06 KBV registered?

YD06 KBV is a 2006 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is YD06 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 KBV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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