2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C6 MOC
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 155,463 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C6 MOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 155,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C6 MOC 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 (C6 MOC) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C6 MOC Mileage History
- 27/03/2024143,129 mi
- 26/03/2025149,743 mi+6,614 mi
- 31/03/2025149,744 mi+1 mi
- 23/03/2026155,463 mi+5,719 mi
- 23/03/2026155,463 mi
Average of roughly 6,204 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: Average
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