2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1 SLJ
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/06/2006. Recorded mileage 137,768 miles. MOT valid until 27/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,768 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
1 SLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 137,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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1 SLJ Mileage History
- 27/08/2024133,622 mi
- 27/08/2024133,622 mi
- 22/08/2025136,015 mi+2,393 mi
- 26/08/2026137,768 mi+1,753 mi
- 28/08/2026137,768 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1 SLJ 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 (1 SLJ) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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