2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CF55 EKU
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 174,298 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,298 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF55 EKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 174,298 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF55 EKU 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 (CF55 EKU) between February 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
CF55 EKU Mileage History
- 05/02/2022154,709 mi
- 11/02/2023160,908 mi+6,199 mi
- 10/02/2024166,559 mi+5,651 mi
- 18/01/2025172,846 mi+6,287 mi
- 20/04/2026174,298 mi+1,452 mi
Average of roughly 4,662 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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