2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GK06 YBV
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 179,867 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GK06 YBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 179,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GK06 YBV Mileage History
- 10/08/2023178,901 mi
- 15/08/2023178,901 mi
- 13/08/2024179,199 mi+298 mi
- 26/08/2025179,552 mi+353 mi
- 27/08/2026179,867 mi+315 mi
Average of roughly 317 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK06 YBV 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 (GK06 YBV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake disc condition (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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