2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LA06 SWN
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 119,945 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,945 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA06 SWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 119,945 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA06 SWN 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 (LA06 SWN) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing/axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing/axle control (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
LA06 SWN Mileage History
- 01/07/2024111,380 mi
- 14/07/2025115,677 mi+4,297 mi
- 15/07/2025115,677 mi
- 15/07/2026119,945 mi+4,268 mi
- 15/07/2026119,945 mi
Average of roughly 4,203 miles per year across 5 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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