2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BN06 VRJ
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 60,165 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN06 VRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 60,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN06 VRJ 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 (BN06 VRJ) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
BN06 VRJ Mileage History
- 25/10/202256,729 mi
- 29/09/202357,328 mi+599 mi
- 11/10/202357,933 mi+605 mi
- 25/10/202459,046 mi+1,113 mi
- 09/12/202560,165 mi+1,119 mi
Average of roughly 1,100 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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