2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · AY06 LLV
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 132,535 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY06 LLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 132,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY06 LLV 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 (AY06 LLV) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”.
AY06 LLV Mileage History
- 17/04/2024126,824 mi
- 16/04/2025132,154 mi+5,330 mi
- 24/04/2025132,167 mi+13 mi
- 10/04/2026132,530 mi+363 mi
- 10/04/2026132,535 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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