2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GW55 HBJ
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 69,976 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,976 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GW55 HBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 69,976 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.
GW55 HBJ 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 (GW55 HBJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
GW55 HBJ Mileage History
- 17/01/202465,842 mi
- 17/01/202465,842 mi
- 15/01/202568,182 mi+2,340 mi
- 20/01/202568,182 mi
- 19/01/202669,976 mi+1,794 mi
Average of roughly 2,060 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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