2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BN06 ACV
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 115,578 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN06 ACV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 115,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN06 ACV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (BN06 ACV) between May 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 83 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: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
BN06 ACV Mileage History
- 26/05/200926,417 mi
- 26/05/201036,423 mi+10,006 mi
- 26/05/201036,423 mi
- 19/01/201150,314 mi+13,891 mi
- 27/06/2012525,308 mi+474,994 mi
- 17/01/201352,649 mi-472,659 mi
- 27/01/201461,006 mi+8,357 mi
- 05/02/201568,373 mi+7,367 mi
- 01/02/201677,156 mi+8,783 mi
- 08/02/201787,472 mi+10,316 mi
- 10/02/201787,472 mi
- 23/03/201896,496 mi+9,024 mi
- 23/03/201896,515 mi+19 mi
- 22/05/2019102,602 mi+6,087 mi
- 31/08/2021108,452 mi+5,850 mi
- 05/09/2022110,757 mi+2,305 mi
- 07/09/2022110,760 mi+3 mi
- 30/08/2023112,301 mi+1,541 mi
- 02/09/2023112,319 mi+18 mi
- 27/09/2024113,414 mi+1,095 mi
- 24/11/2025114,224 mi+810 mi
- 30/09/2026115,578 mi+1,354 mi
Average of roughly 5,140 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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