2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CG04 JSO
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 71,472 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CG04 JSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 71,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CG04 JSO 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 (CG04 JSO) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
CG04 JSO Mileage History
- 13/06/202256,181 mi
- 16/06/202360,605 mi+4,424 mi
- 14/06/202464,604 mi+3,999 mi
- 27/05/202568,169 mi+3,565 mi
- 19/01/202671,472 mi+3,303 mi
Average of roughly 4,244 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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