2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · D16 FSF
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 196,581 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,581 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D16 FSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 196,581 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D16 FSF 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 (D16 FSF) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping Steering box area (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmemeber [ marked ] (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
D16 FSF Mileage History
- 07/11/2023173,765 mi
- 16/11/2024189,231 mi+15,466 mi
- 22/11/2024189,265 mi+34 mi
- 25/11/2025196,579 mi+7,314 mi
- 01/12/2025196,581 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 11,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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