2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · DRZ 1013
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2006. Recorded mileage 68,564 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,564 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DRZ 1013 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2025
- 68,564 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
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DRZ 1013 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 (DRZ 1013) between June 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cut off to right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cut off to right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
DRZ 1013 Mileage History
- 29/06/202261,616 mi
- 21/04/202362,948 mi+1,332 mi
- 23/01/202463,116 mi+168 mi
- 20/03/202568,560 mi+5,444 mi
- 07/04/202568,564 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,505 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: Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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