2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J66 ABA
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/03/2006. Recorded mileage 223,317 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2495cc
J66 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 223,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J66 ABA Mileage History
- 25/05/2022216,427 mi
- 15/12/2023216,855 mi+428 mi
- 18/12/2024219,248 mi+2,393 mi
- 19/12/2024219,250 mi+2 mi
- 03/12/2025223,317 mi+4,067 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J66 ABA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (J66 ABA) between May 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts missing from trailing arm mounts (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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