2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AV06 RUA
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 127,646 miles. MOT expired on 14 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV06 RUA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2023
- 127,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV06 RUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (AV06 RUA) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub (5.1.2 (b)”; “Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub (5.1.2 (b”; “Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside brake possibly not working (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
AV06 RUA Mileage History
- 16/05/2022125,961 mi
- 12/05/2023127,646 mi+1,685 mi
Average of roughly 1,706 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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