2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LA55 BYH
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 13,805 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 13,805 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 BYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 13,805 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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LA55 BYH Mileage History
- 28/02/202213,283 mi
- 23/02/202313,419 mi+136 mi
- 26/02/202413,587 mi+168 mi
- 05/03/202513,699 mi+112 mi
- 05/03/202613,805 mi+106 mi
Average of roughly 130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 BYH 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 (LA55 BYH) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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