2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HG06 FDO
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2006. Recorded mileage 151,161 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,161 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HG06 FDO Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 151,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG06 FDO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Land Rover Defender (HG06 FDO) between April 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HG06 FDO Mileage History
- 30/04/200948,833 mi
- 21/04/201060,044 mi+11,211 mi
- 21/04/201176,530 mi+16,486 mi
- 12/04/201292,244 mi+15,714 mi
- 12/04/2013106,891 mi+14,647 mi
- 16/04/2013107,003 mi+112 mi
- 06/05/2014115,096 mi+8,093 mi
- 27/04/2015117,131 mi+2,035 mi
- 23/11/2015117,887 mi+756 mi
- 25/11/2016121,551 mi+3,664 mi
- 20/11/2017125,278 mi+3,727 mi
- 13/11/2018127,632 mi+2,354 mi
- 18/11/2019130,753 mi+3,121 mi
- 19/11/2019130,765 mi+12 mi
- 11/11/2020132,680 mi+1,915 mi
- 09/11/2021134,149 mi+1,469 mi
- 10/11/2021134,150 mi+1 mi
- 20/10/2022136,284 mi+2,134 mi
- 17/10/2023139,946 mi+3,662 mi
- 21/10/2024143,832 mi+3,886 mi
- 21/10/2024143,832 mi
- 15/10/2025148,198 mi+4,366 mi
- 16/10/2025148,198 mi
- 08/10/2026151,161 mi+2,963 mi
Average of roughly 5,867 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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