2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · F28 TER
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 231,488 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 231,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F28 TER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 231,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F28 TER 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 (F28 TER) between May 2022 and February 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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.
F28 TER Mileage History
- 26/05/2022227,935 mi
- 02/06/2023228,757 mi+822 mi
- 17/08/2024229,132 mi+375 mi
- 21/02/2025229,716 mi+584 mi
- 19/02/2026231,488 mi+1,772 mi
Average of roughly 951 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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