2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · CX56 VLJ
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 144,163 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CX56 VLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 144,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CX56 VLJ 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 (CX56 VLJ) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
CX56 VLJ Mileage History
- 18/05/2022109,629 mi
- 22/05/2023118,015 mi+8,386 mi
- 20/05/2024127,632 mi+9,617 mi
- 20/05/2025134,800 mi+7,168 mi
- 21/05/2026144,163 mi+9,363 mi
Average of roughly 8,616 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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