2006 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LA55 DLN
2006 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 131,804 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 DLN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2026
- 131,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 DLN Mileage History
- 21/09/2023115,109 mi
- 06/09/2024119,834 mi+4,725 mi
- 19/09/2025124,286 mi+4,452 mi
- 16/09/2026131,802 mi+7,516 mi
- 08/10/2026131,804 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,480 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 DLN 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 DLN) between September 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil on brakes (1.1.13 (b))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested contaminated by axle oil (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
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