2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AV06 DWM
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 95,589 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV06 DWM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 95,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV06 DWM 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 (AV06 DWM) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 20 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
AV06 DWM Mileage History
- 03/05/202268,055 mi
- 26/05/202370,469 mi+2,414 mi
- 22/01/202473,335 mi+2,866 mi
- 04/04/202585,566 mi+12,231 mi
- 02/06/202695,589 mi+10,023 mi
Average of roughly 6,745 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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