2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BV56 YWA
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29/09/2006. Recorded mileage 134,163 miles. MOT valid until 22/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2495cc
BV56 YWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 134,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BV56 YWA Mileage History
- 30/06/2023129,439 mi
- 27/06/2024131,471 mi+2,032 mi
- 01/07/2024131,475 mi+4 mi
- 25/06/2025133,357 mi+1,882 mi
- 24/07/2026134,163 mi+806 mi
Average of roughly 1,541 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV56 YWA 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 (BV56 YWA) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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