2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J9 TDJ
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 150,571 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,571 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J9 TDJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 150,571 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J9 TDJ 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 (J9 TDJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J9 TDJ Mileage History
- 20/03/2023135,869 mi
- 13/03/2024141,420 mi+5,551 mi
- 31/03/2025145,930 mi+4,510 mi
- 04/04/2025145,931 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/2026150,571 mi+4,640 mi
Average of roughly 4,918 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: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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