2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · FH55 LNA
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 176,313 miles. MOT valid until 03 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH55 LNA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 176,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH55 LNA 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 (FH55 LNA) between February 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues). 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH55 LNA Mileage History
- 21/02/2023165,656 mi
- 21/02/2024169,546 mi+3,890 mi
- 25/02/2025173,589 mi+4,043 mi
- 06/03/2025173,591 mi+2 mi
- 05/10/2026176,313 mi+2,722 mi
Average of roughly 2,945 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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