2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BC06 DOG
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 73,489 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BC06 DOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 73,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BC06 DOG 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 (BC06 DOG) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (axle) (5.3.4 ”; “Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
BC06 DOG Mileage History
- 10/05/202366,622 mi
- 13/05/202366,622 mi
- 13/05/202468,969 mi+2,347 mi
- 06/05/202571,417 mi+2,448 mi
- 11/05/202673,489 mi+2,072 mi
Average of roughly 2,286 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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