2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FD06 BVL
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 166,308 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,308 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD06 BVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 166,308 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD06 BVL 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 (FD06 BVL) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FD06 BVL Mileage History
- 19/12/2023162,450 mi
- 12/12/2024164,517 mi+2,067 mi
- 12/12/2024164,517 mi
- 18/12/2025166,308 mi+1,791 mi
- 18/12/2025166,308 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 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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