2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · HJ56 XZL
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 154,808 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ56 XZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 154,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ56 XZL 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 (HJ56 XZL) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HJ56 XZL Mileage History
- 13/02/2023139,232 mi
- 01/03/2023139,236 mi+4 mi
- 01/03/2024145,366 mi+6,130 mi
- 09/04/2025151,349 mi+5,983 mi
- 07/04/2026154,808 mi+3,459 mi
Average of roughly 4,951 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: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- TD5 Injector Harness Oil MigrationSerious
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