2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CV06 LWD

The Land Rover Defender presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 21 March 2025 at 55,332 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded. An earlier attempt on the same date at 55,322 miles failed, yet the record lists no defects; this points to an administrative or documentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Across the prior four years the vehicle passed every test cleanly, showing no worsening pattern of wear or failure. The recorded mileage sits at 55,332 miles against a 2006 build, averaging roughly 2,767 miles per year. The trail shows 53,768 miles in November 2021, 54,583 in January 2023, 54,965 in February 2024, and 55,322 to 55,332 in March 2025. That is under 1,600 miles added across the full three-year span to the latest test. Such low annual use over two decades suggests long idle periods, which on a steel-framed 4x4 raises the risk of corrosion and perished rubber components even where the MOT found nothing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the chassis. The MOT history flags no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural integrity, but standing vehicles rot from the inside out. Check chassis rails, bulkhead, and outriggers for hidden rust. Verify the drivetrain and hub oil seals for leaks after the long dormancy. Given the clean record and minimal mileage, previous keepers appear to have stored the vehicle rather than neglected running repairs. The same day fail and pass without listed defects implies clerical mismatch, not deferred maintenance. Treat the low miles as a reason to scrutinise for moisture damage, not as proof of mechanical freshness.