2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · GX55 GGV
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 148,594 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GX55 GGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 148,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GX55 GGV Mileage History
- 15/06/2023143,568 mi
- 21/06/2024144,824 mi+1,256 mi
- 07/06/2025147,316 mi+2,492 mi
- 22/06/2026148,594 mi+1,278 mi
- 22/06/2026148,594 mi
Average of roughly 1,664 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GX55 GGV 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 (GX55 GGV) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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 (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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