2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · EA56 SZF
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 60,695 miles. MOT expired on 05 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA56 SZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 60,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA56 SZF 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 (EA56 SZF) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EA56 SZF Mileage History
- 28/02/202239,433 mi
- 03/03/202239,433 mi
- 24/02/202359,244 mi+19,811 mi
- 27/02/202454,704 mi-4,540 mi
- 06/03/202560,695 mi+5,991 mi
Average of roughly 7,047 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Below Average
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