2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · L29 MAW
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2006. Recorded mileage 90,296 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 2495cc
L29 MAW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2025
- 90,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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L29 MAW Mileage History
- 12/01/202388,597 mi
- 25/01/202489,577 mi+980 mi
- 29/01/202489,577 mi
- 10/01/202590,258 mi+681 mi
- 14/01/202590,296 mi+38 mi
Average of roughly 847 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L29 MAW 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 (L29 MAW) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
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